Woodruff's blend of fantasy and action is ripe with clever plot action, excitement, and humor as Noah leads his toy troops into battle... Readers fascinated by miniature worlds will enjoy this light adventure —Booklist
In this sequel to Awfully Short for the Fourth Grade (Holiday House, 1989), nine-year-old Noah still enjoys making up scenarios for his dozens of plastic, action-adventure figures. Finding the magic powder that he used in the first story to bring his “little guys” to life and to shrink himself down to their size, he convinces a friend to accompany him on a miniaturized exploration. Unfortunately, the powder activates not only the small figures, but also his cousin’s vicious toy monster who’s out for blood. Noah must learn leadership skills in order to marshal the plastic forces and defeat the creature. Woodruff does…affirm the value of individual initiative and cooperative effort in this light-fantasy adventure. —School Library Journal