The Merry Underachiever. Stories

A collection of the funniest school stories!
36 amusing tales about the life of the unfailingly cheerful underachiever Semyon Ryzhikov, created for kids by the funniest modern writer Valentin Postnikov. 

The mischievous dreamer Ryzhikov often gets "pairs" (failing grades), but only because of his boundless imagination and overflowing energy. How can one study when there is so much interesting stuff around? He has to find time to play football, figure out who owns the "royal" ears, and discuss the prospects of marriage… Yes, yes, don’t be surprised! This serious question is approached by the third grader Ryzhikov with far more responsibility than his homework.

The illustrations for Valentin Postnikov's stories were drawn by the remarkable master, People's Artist of Russia Anatoly Eliseev.