Stuart Little Chapters Overview

Stuart's Mishap

• Stuart, being small, often got lost in the house and his family had to call for him.
• Stuart’s father, Mr. Little, was afraid of losing Stuart and made him a red cap to be more visible.
• Stuart got trapped in the refrigerator while searching for cheese.
• Stuart’s cries for help were muffled by the thick wall of the refrigerator.
• Stuart was found by his mother half an hour later.
• Stuart caught a cold and bronchitis, and was in bed for two weeks.

Margalo the Bird

• Mrs. Little found a small bird on the windowsill.
• The family debated the type of bird it was: George thought it was a vireo, while Mr. Little believed it was a wren.
• The bird was named Margalo.
• Margalo came from fields, pastures, and vales.
• Margalo had a sore throat and declined to sing.
• Stuart offered Margalo his remedies for his sore throat and nose.
• Margalo’s temperature was normal.
• Margalo’s bedtime was sundown.
• Margalo slept in the Boston fern on the bookshelf in the living room.

Snowbell the Cat

• Stuart worried about Margalo’s safety with Snowbell the cat.
• Stuart’s mother assured him that Snowbell would not harm Margalo.
• Snowbell’s eyes gleamed suspiciously.