About the book: 2019 / ...An eleven-year-old pioneer, who received the eloquent nickname “The Beast” at school, attracts the attention of first the police, and then the all-powerful KGB. The reason is that, having accidentally encountered armed bandits, Maxim enters into an unequal battle and emerges victorious, killing one bandit and maiming another. After meeting an unusual pioneer, who was given the pseudonym “Beast,” the “T” department showed special attention to the phenomenal boy who demonstrated unique fighting qualities…