Scarecrow

Vladimir Karpovich Zheleznikov (1925–2015) consistently wrote about childhood and youth, but in a way that captivates readers of all ages. Zheleznikov's heroes are not afraid of being seen as oddballs. Bright, naive, sincere, they make one ponder the simple and very important human values. The novellas are imbued with nostalgia for selfless courage, nobility, and kindness. This edition features two works, on the basis of which the famous films were created — "Scarecrow" and "The Life and Adventures of a Wonderer."