In the Land of Unlearned Lessons

Liya Geraskina's fairy tale and its eponymous cartoon are well known by children and adults alike. For the first time, an English translation of this beloved classic is available to stir the minds of young readers across the globe.The incredible and sometimes dangerous adventures of Viktor (Vitya) Perestukin take him across the Land of Unlearned Lessons, where he gets a chance to meet all of his school mistakes in person. To escape from this magical land and safely return home, Vitya will have to develop his will, overcome many obstacles, and correctly solve all the problems. His faithful friend, a cat by the name of Kuzya, will help him in his quest.The story is written for primary school students and is a whimsical look at what mistakes in school can lead to in real life. It's an entertaining way to introduce children to the rules of grammar, problem-solving methods, and other important subjects from the school curriculum. The translator has preserved the original tone of the book and painstakingly converted Russian grammar-isms into their English equivalents, so that English-speaking readers can enjoy the book as much as the original.