Penelope Lively is a famous English children's writer. She is most interested in the interesting inner world of teenagers. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for adults to penetrate this world. Because adults don't believe in miracles. So children have to cope alone with the difficulties and difficulties that come their way. And not only from such a dreamer and visionary and even a little clairvoyant like Maria, but from the most ordinary cheerful bully like James Harrison. Lively's books are kind and funny, with an entertaining plot and a happy ending.