Squidward accidentally gets shrunk by a shrink ray. SpongeBob and Patrick initially play with him like an action figure until they realize he is the real Squidward. They attempt to unshrink him but are unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Squidward's smaller size makes him popular with customers at the Krusty Krab. However, he starts to suffer from the consequences of his small stature, including being attacked by a giant woman and getting stuck in a tree. SpongeBob and his friends try to save him but fail until Squidward eventually returns to his normal size.
1. The characters in the text are SpongeBob, Squidward, and Patrick.
2. Squidward has been accidentally shrunk by a shrink ray.
3. Squidward is stuck in his shrunken state and may be stuck like this for the rest of his life.
4. Squidward is taken to work at the Krusty Krab, even though he is in no condition to perform his duties.
5. Squidward eats too many Krabby Patties and blows up.
6. SpongeBob, Patrick, and the other characters in the text go on various adventures, including dealing with a giant.