The book "Merry Seed" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards tells about the adventures of three children - John, Kate and Alice - who accidentally find themselves in a country ruled by a magical king. In this fairy-tale book, they meet various magical creatures, visit wonderful places, but always remember their goal - to help the inhabitants of this country return to joy and fun. "The Merry Seed" is a wonderful book for young and old readers, which will teach us that good always wins over evil, and that friendship and mutual help are the most important things in life.