About the book: 2019 / In appearance, Karag is an ordinary schoolboy. But behind the unremarkable appearance, there is someone unusual. Half human, half cougar - that's who this mysterious guy really is. Living among people like him is not always easy. But, fortunately, one day Karagu gets a chance to enter a unique educational institution. “Crystal” is a school where teenagers study who can turn into animals. Maybe Karag will finally be able to make friends? However, someone here is already watching him. Who is this? And why is he doing this? And does this mean that very dangerous trials await Karag? “A wonderful, well-written book for teenagers - witty and exciting.” Süddeutsche ZeitungBestseller according to the prestigious German magazine Spiegel.First book in the “Children of the Forest” series».