Valentin Postnikov, a renowned children's writer, is the son of Yuri Druzhkov, author of the captivating fairy tales "The Adventures of Pencil and Handy" and "The Magic School of Pencil and Handy." As a child, he loved listening to books about his favorite characters, and when he grew up, he began writing educational fairy tales about the new adventures of the little magicians. In the coldest place on Earth, near the South Pole, there is a unique hot lake. Professor Pykhtelkin can't wait to see this wonder of nature. The little magicians Pencil and Handy come to his aid. The heroes embark on an extraordinary journey to uncover the lake's mystery. Pirate Bul-Bul and spy Dyrka also head to the icy desert with them. They promise they won't plunder anymore, but can they be trusted?
