Hidden 6" people borrow from "human beans" to survive. Guided by silent Spiller, the Clocks - Pod, Homily, and Arrietty - accept a new home from lame Peregrine "Peagreen" Overmantel in a rectory library, and reconnect with uncle Hendreary, aunt Lupy, and energetic cousin Timmujs's family. But weaselly Sydney Platter and florid wife Mabel pursue.