If you have ever been stuck in a hole or if you have ever needed a helping hand, then this is certainly the book for you. Marty Mantis, has found that a little bit of help can go a long way. He finds that every one and himself will need a helping hand sometimes. However he is faced with making the choice to either help or not to help his friends. This book is sure to help children and the young at heart to make good choices, to lend a helping hand, and to not give up.