Vasyok Trubachev and His Friends

Valentina Oseeva — a classic of Soviet children's literature and educator. This experience of working with children formed the basis of her anthological stories and novellas such as "Dinka", "The Magic Word", "Blue Leaves", as well as the famous trilogy about Vasyok Trubachev.

"Vasyok Trubachev and His Friends" is part of the golden fund of children's adventure prose. It represents a vast canvas of a generation whose childhood fell during the pre-war and wartime years. You will laugh at the school antics of the inseparable friends, worry about the fate of the heroes during the war, and finally, rejoice in the long-awaited victory together with the boys who grew up too quickly. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last page and leaves a bright, poignant feeling after reading.

The collection includes all three parts of the novella. The edition is illustrated by Moscow artist Ekaterina Chudnovskaya.