The Musketeer and the Fairy and Other Stories

Zhenya Vorobyov, nicknamed Johnny — is one of the most charming characters in the books of Vladislav Krapivin. Mischievous, clever, with an imagination that everyone would envy — it’s all about Johnny. He effortlessly turns any difficulty into an exciting adventure, and he deals with enemies in no time. It seems nothing in the world can unsettle such a brave soul, but one day Johnny falls in love… And the main character of the tale "The Squire Kashka" is the complete opposite of Johnny. Shy, thoughtful, and sometimes a bit absent-minded, Kashka is entirely true to his name, as he is as inconspicuous as a field flaxseed in the grass — you walk past and do not notice. Everything changes on the day when they decided to hold an archery tournament in the camp. Becoming the squire of the best archer in the camp, Volodya Novoselov, Kashka attracted all sorts of troubles to himself like a magnet, but unexpectedly found a true friend. A friend he could write to his mom about: "…I live well because of Valodya." The guys from Vladislav Krapivin’s works are brave dreamers and loyal companions. Time and again overcoming fear and self-doubt, they grow up and learn to appreciate the most beautiful thing in the world — friendship. The stories about them are charming, just like the heroes themselves, and will surely delight both children and their parents.