The planet is gradually fading, it is tired of wars and epidemics, tired of human insatiable hunger. Meanwhile, in the heart of the empty forest, Avril tells her younger brother about birds: the boy has never seen them, like other living creatures. Avril says that they only have to hold out for a little while: their dog Sirius will come and take them to their parents’ shelter. But someone else comes for them. And now we need to run. After all, even if you play hide and seek well, the dark past will find you. A French novel-parable about the values that need to be defended, and about the planet that needs our care. Published in Russian for the first time.