Dean lives in a world where a great disaster once occurred. And now there is poisonous snow, depriving disease and no animals at all, only taluk beetles. Dean accidentally meets Krumt from the science class. Kramt's sister is sick, and in order to save her, he decides to sacrifice a living taluk... This story is not only about choice and responsibility for its consequences. It is also about how to remain human despite all disasters and illnesses. About friendship, family, hope, creativity and a world in which there is always a place for miracles. For children of middle school age. Published for the first time.