The Minpins — Roald Dahl • Ages 5+

The Minpins — Character Guide

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Character guide for The Minpins.

Main Characters

Little Billy

A curious, imaginative child who disobeys his mother and enters the forbidden forest. He is brave and quick-thinking in a crisis.

The Minpins

Tiny forest people who live in secret inside hollow trees. They are friendly and grateful for Billy's help. They give him the gift of a magical night flight as thanks.

The Gruncher

A terrifying, fire-breathing monster that has terrorised the forest. It represents the dangers of the wider world — real but ultimately defeatable.

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