Collection of fantastic stories and short stories "Amalthea" the book is unique in its kind. For many years, the Novosibirsk writer Mikhail Mikheev has been leading the literary association of science fiction writers. With endless patience and benevolence, he teaches young authors, sparing no effort and time for beginner opuses. But the clock is ticking, the boys are growing... And now they, quite formed writers, decided to present this book to the anniversary of their teacher - a kind of parade of the best works of Mikheev's workshop.