“Special Merits” is the second book about the adventures of Yanochka and Pavlik, the young heroes of the famous Polish writer Joanna Chmielewska, and their smartest, incomparable dog Vasilko. The curiosity of the friendly trinity does not always lead to good things. Even on vacation they have no peace. So many events! And then there are traces of a strange crime... Willy-nilly, children have to confront the criminals alone. With humor and constant ingenuity, the author leads his heroes to victory. Of course, a magnificent dog and faithful friend provides invaluable services to children.I. Khmelevskaya is famous for her ability to compose a complex intrigue, but perhaps even greater fame was brought to her by her humor and unfailing love of life. Her heroes, always ordinary people, with dignity confront cunning criminals, thanks to their common sense, perseverance and reluctance to give themselves offense. Proofreading required original.