The Insideouters take a holiday and visit Mrs. Outer's cousins Mr. & Mrs. Bobble who live in the tumble dryer at the other end of Mrs. Ledbetter's enormous Kitchen. The Insideouters must make the sometimes perilous journey across the kitchen floor at night. Once Jess the cat has been put outside for the night they must walk past 'General Waste' the huge black kitchen bin towering over the back door mat.
The Sockeater is convinced such an important General is sure to have an army of soldiers ready to spring into action as people walk past. The
holiday and journey are full of excitement and danger for the Insideouters. When you are smaller than the smallest thing you can imagine, even the smallest of insect or breeze from under a door can create an adventure.