About the book: 1965 / The adventure work, which the author himself called a novel about civil courage, tells about the difficult fate of the courageous young man Anatoly and his irreconcilable struggle with the leader of the gang, Plague the Authoritative, and other criminals. The book shows the paths of “difficult boys”, “cool life students”, “adult schoolchildren” and other young people who neglect their responsibilities, do not want to work, and lead an antisocial, parasitic lifestyle. Anatoly is not alone in the fight against criminals. He is actively helped by good and brave people who are not afraid of risky situations and acute situations, often life-threatening. For middle and high school age. Drawings by A. Surov Publishing house "Children's Literature". Moscow. 1965. 2nd edition