Maria Prymachenko is an outstanding Ukrainian artist and a real artistic phenomenon. The story of her success is an example of the fact that talent, unceasing work, and most importantly, faith in one's work overcome any challenges of fate.After contracting polio in childhood, Maria became a person with limited opportunities, due to which she was forced leave school and walk on crutches until old age. However, Maria's love for nature and the ability to see the beautiful in everything prevailed and revealed her talent for drawing.She created her own world, with special flora and fauna, which was imprinted in the heart of everyone who looked into it at least once. Wonderful fantastic beasts brought the folk craftswoman from Bolotna world fame and the recognition of celebrated artists. So, thanks to the talented artist, Ukraine has opened up more to the world. And this was when fate mercilessly threw Maria new challenges and painful trials - difficult operations, months of treatment in the hospital, the death of a loved one in the war, single motherhood...This book will fill the hearts of readers with faith that as a person does something from the heart, then she is able to conquer the highest peaks. And you should not suppress your heart's calling in any vicissitudes of life, because it is faith in one's destiny that makes a person stronger than circumstances.For children of junior and middle school age.