This book contains stories about boys and girls whose childhood was cut short by the Great Patriotic War. School was replaced by partisan detachments, and carefree games in the courtyards turned into violent clashes with the enemy, who without pity destroyed everything in its path. Despite their young age, they fought with unshakable determination for their homeland and for their loved ones. The guys steadfastly endured all the hardships of the war and did not give up under the most terrible torture. Volodya Dubinin, Nina Kukoverova, Marat Kazei, Zina Portnova and many others deserve the title of young heroes and our endless gratitude and respect for their courage and bravery! For middle school age. Artist Vladimir Vladimirovich Yudin.