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About the book

When a singing rat bred in a secret laboratory appears in your home, it may seem like a very fun adventure at first. But soon enough, problems will arise. For family members, neighbours, and even the Discovery Channel...

The incredibly funny, full of dizzying adventures and broken dishes story by Serhiy Kutsan immediately won the favour of both children and adults and became a real bestseller.

Who is the book for

For children, 8-12 years old, who like funny, mischievous, action-packed and adventure stories; as well as for parents who are concerned about fostering a sense of humour in their children, looking for light, witty and interesting texts that stimulate the desire to read.

Why this book

The Tale won the children's literary competition from the Fountain of Fairy Tales publishing house in 2017 and immediately became one of the top children's bestsellers. It was quickly dubbed the "Funniest Children's Book of the Lviv Publishers Forum" where it was presented, and the same year Zyuzya was named one of the top 5 children's books in the BBC Book of the Year, beating out hundreds of contenders. It also featured in the tops of other Ukrainian ratings of the best children's books and received many positive reviews from both children and adults.

So it is not surprising that eventually «Zyuzya» was included in the school curriculum.

Review

Although the target readership is primary and secondary school children, it will also appeal to their parents.

I am sure that joint home readings of such an explosively funny book will be remembered for a long time, and even more so, quotes from it will become winged in your family! So read it and laugh to your heart's content!

Olesya Kizima, Chitai.UA