Yuri Koval is a renowned Soviet and Russian writer, recipient of numerous awards in children's literature and an Honorary Diploma from the Hans Christian Andersen International Children's Literature Competition. Koval's works have been translated into many languages, and films and cartoons based on them continue to be made. This book includes a remarkable story about the curious adventures of a kind, sincere, and trusting boy, Vasily Kurolesov. The book includes an introductory article about the writer's work. All works in the 'Reading is the Best Learning' series are published in full, without abbreviations or adaptations.