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Stuart Little

What is stuart little?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Work Stuart Little[3]
Author E. B. White[3]
Publication year 1945[3]
Medium children's novel[3]
Setting New York City[3]

Stuart Little is the title character of E. B. White’s 1945 children’s novel about a small, mouse-like boy living with a human family in New York City. He is about two inches tall and resembles a mouse, though the book does not explicitly state whether he is a mouse or a human child.

Context

Stuart Little is the title character of E. B. White’s 1945 children’s novel, which was White’s first children’s book [3]. The story is set in New York City and follows Stuart, a small, mouse-like boy who lives with a human family [3]. In the novel, Stuart is about two inches tall and resembles a mouse, but sources differ on whether he is a mouse or a human child-like figure [2]. The plot includes Stuart’s quest to find Margalo, a bird [3]. The 1999 film adaptation depicts Stuart as a mouse, while the book’s description is less explicit [2].

Documented claims

  • Stuart is described as about two inches tall. [3]
  • Stuart resembles a mouse. [2]
  • Stuart lives with a human family. [3]
  • The story includes Stuart's quest to find Margalo, a bird. [3]

Questions and answers

Is Stuart Little a mouse or a boy?

The book describes Stuart as about two inches tall and resembling a mouse, but it does not clearly state whether he is a mouse or a human child-like figure [2]. Some sources call him a mouse, while others describe him as a mouse-like boy [3].

What is the real story behind Stuart Little?

Stuart Little is a 1945 children’s novel by E. B. White about a small, mouse-like boy living with a human family in New York City [3]. The story includes Stuart’s quest to find Margalo, a bird [3].

Is Stuart Little appropriate for kids?

Stuart Little is a children’s novel, and it is generally considered appropriate for kids [3]. The story is a classic of children’s literature [1].

Sources

  1. Stuart Little | Children’s Book, Summary & Themes | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 9 Charming Facts About E.B. White's Stuart Little - Mental Floss — mentalfloss.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Stuart Little Character Analysis — supersummary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment