"Basil Everman" by Elsie Singmaster is a fascinating story about the unusual journey of a boy named Basil. Transported in time immediately after the end of the First World War, he finds himself in an unfamiliar conditional world, where danger lurks at every step. Mysterious characters, magic and a sense of mystery are intertwined in this exciting adventure. The author conveys the atmosphere and tension of each page, leaving the reader in tense anticipation of the development of events. "Basil Everman" is a book that fascinates and leaves a mark in the heart of everyone who opens it for themselves.