The Shot. For schoolchildren. Time-tested

A classic of 20th-century Russian literature, Anatoly Rybakov began his literary career with adventure books for young people. Several generations of readers have grown up on these works, and thanks to them, the author received widespread recognition. The novella "The Shot" is the final part of the famous teenage trilogy about the thrilling adventures of Misha Polyakov, Genka Petrov and their friends, who belong to the generation of brave, honest, and straightforward "children of the Revolution". Behind the dramatic twists of the plot about the daring murder of an engineer and the exposure of a gang robbing freight cars carrying manufactured goods lies the reflection of the Civil War, the NEP, and irreconcilable class struggle. The novella is aimed at middle-school children and is included in the list of "100 Books on the History, Culture, and Literature of the Peoples of the Russian Federation Recommended for Independent Reading by Schoolchildren". Having withstood numerous reprints and a film adaptation, it continues to teach today's boys and girls very important things: friendship and respect, honesty and justice, fortitude and mutual assistance, strength of spirit and faith in a righteous cause.

The text of the work is presented without abridgment, printed on good paper in a large font, and contains color illustrations by A. Sychev.

The medium format and small weight of the edition make it convenient for a home or school library and an unburdensome addition to a student's backpack.