About the book: 1985 year / The science fiction works in the collection are united by the theme of childhood. It features both recognized masters of Soviet fiction and novice authors. Foreign fiction is represented by stories by Philip K. Dick, Fritz Leiber and Stephen King. The “Publicism” section contains an article by R. Arbitman “Through the prism of the future...”, exploring the topic “Childhood as an artistic image" using examples from science fiction. The book is intended for a wide range of readers. Compiled by Vitaly Timofeevich BABENKO. Reviewers; G. M. Grechko - pilot-cosmonaut of the USSR, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences; V. A. Revich - critic.