Viktoria Lederman's new book is a collection of instructive and amusing stories from the life of a third-grader, which form a cohesive "novel in stories," gradually revealing the protagonist to the reader. However, the reader already knows this character well: after all, Vasilkin is just like any nine-year-old schoolboy! Viktoria Lederman writes in a light and engaging style.
The author succeeds in creating an authentic and memorable character—just as she did in her previous books, which became true hits ("The Mayan Calendar," "The Freshman," "Just Eleven! Or Flirtations in 5th 'D'," "No Lessons Today!").
