The story of a dog who was left alone in a world destroyed by war, but did not lose faith in man and found a home.War. A dog named Mokh loses his family during the bombing: the girl Janinka, the boy Mirek and their parents. Why was his house destroyed? What happened to Janinka and Mirek? Who fought and for what? Despite all the difficulties, Mokh goes in search of his family. He joins a pack of dogs, is captured, fights with a lion, escapes from a concentration camp... And in the end, he not only makes friends, but also finds those he was looking for. This story, told from the point of view of a dog, is not only about war. It is about many things: about friendship and help, about hope and finding a home, about responsibility for one’s actions, about courage, about devotion and betrayal, about freedom and captivity. Everyone will find something intimate and personal in this book.

5 reasons to read the book1. Illustrations by Anastasia Balatenysheva: deep, lively, with many subtexts and references.2. High-quality literary language and a well-constructed plot.3. A reason to talk with your child about why there should be no wars and what consequences they have. Raises many important topics: death and loss of loved ones, finding a home and family, the topic of friendship and help.4. The text has many hidden meanings: the Jewish theme is touched upon (through the story of the elephant and the life story of Pavel), and orphanhood (through the personality of the director of the children's boarding school), communism, and so on.5. A life-affirming and hopeful ending.