In this story, Beth and Brian befriend gnomes and uncover Gnomeville's extraordinary customs, particularly their mail system, the Gnomey Express. Burt, their gnome friend, takes them on a fascinating tour of Gnomeville, introducing captivating aspects of their lifestyle. This includes the Gnomey Express, comparable to the human's Pony Express, and gnomeys, the steeds carrying gnome messages.
The story is approximately 1,300 words long. Difficult words for early readers may include "galloping," "Express," "curious," "exclaims," "comments," "incredible," "traveled," "thousands," "slim," "route," "apologizes," "pouch," "saddle," "supplies," "system," "stations," "lightning," "stable," "skills," "handstand," "pat," "treat," "package," "recess," and "cell." The story involves some complex concepts like the Pony Express and gnome versions. Teachers may want to pair this story with some background information on the historical Pony Express.