"Children in the Ruins: An Idyll of War" is an impressive novel by the famous French writer Paul Gelles, which tells the story of the lives of children during the war. In this book, the author draws attention to how war affects the most defenseless and innocent layer of society - children. The protagonists of the work are disobedient and brave children who are forced to survive in the conflict, creating their own world amid the destruction. "Children in the Ruins: An Idyll of War" is not only a story about the hardships and dangers that await children during war, but also an optimistic look at the strength of a child's soul, which is able to find beauty and joy even in the midst of chaos and destruction. This book will leave an indelible impression on the reader and inspire him to think about the important questions of life and war."