Collection of short stories by children's writer Lev Davydychev: "My friends, friends," "The hard-working, full of adversity and dangers life of Ivan Semenov, a second-grader and second-year student" and "Lolishna from the third entrance." They're a bit funny, a bit sad and they're perfect for kids. The main characters are also children. Fantasist Ivan Semenov, daredevil Pavlik Merkushev and strong girl Lelya Okhlopkova. Foreword by A. Zebzeeva. Tinted illustrations by G. Walk.