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Why do we need “bad words”? How can and how can not punish a child for the harm done? Was the young Taras Shevchenko a polite boy, or maybe a genius rascal? Why is it scary to communicate with Hryhoriy Skovoroda, but not with the partisan artist Nilo Khasevych? What would you be if you had to live not in our time, but fifty, one hundred, two hundred years ago?<\/p>\n
The author tells about supposedly ordinary children and teenagers – people like you. And it turns out that actually all of them are unusual! Of course, we know that the brilliant Shevchenko will eventually grow out of the clever rascal Taras, who scares his fellow villagers with “unholy power” so skillfully and cheerfully. And from the dreamy boy from Volyn, who likes to paint and bathe in the river the most, there is the famous insurgent artist Nil Khasevych, thanks to whom the world learns about the exploits of the UPA. But next to them are the modern heroes of “Razbyshatz stories”. Next to them – you! As unusual as geniuses were in childhood and adolescence! Who will you grow up to be?<\/p>\n
“It doesn’t happen faster” Serhii Pantyuk (“Nash Format” publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n How sometimes you wish that a good wizard would appear, wave a wand or click your fingers – and instantly solve all our problems… Here, to Elvira – an ordinary schoolgirl with a lot of problems – such a wizard appears. And she fulfills her most cherished dream: in a year, a girl for whom swimming was simply consolation and relaxation, achieves fantastic results in sports, and even becomes an Olympic champion! It would seem that fame, money and everything you want – but at the same time, Elvira has the feeling that her life is falling into an abyss. The girl is sure that behind these gains she lost something much more important. And then Elvira starts making important decisions HERSELF. Very important and unexpected decisions…<\/p>\n “Traveling Circus of the Silver Lady” Nataliya Dovgopol (“Vivat” Publishing House)<\/strong><\/p>\n The spectacular owner of a traveling circus, Frau Grete, is going through hard times. Not only that her husband turned out to be an adventurer and disappeared, but also the corpse has to be saved from impoverishment. To top it all off, the crowning number \u2014 the performance of a giant tame wolf \u2014 is on the verge of failure: a young audience member, whom everyone considers to be the cause, goes on stage and tames the formidable beast. What is this, if not a witch’s spell? The circus moves on. But from that meeting in a striped tent, pitched for one evening in the middle of a mowed field, a new story begins: about those who are looking for love and justice, about people and werewolves trying to find their true essence. The heroes of the novel will have to experience the bitterness of betrayals and defeats, make an adventurous journey through the Ukrainian lands of the beginning of the 20th century, and even find a common language with amazing creatures from ancient legends.<\/p>\n “The murderous detective. The case of a brother – a stranger” by Diana Melnikova (publishing house “Nash Format”)<\/strong><\/p>\n A new case is waiting for Lesya Dyka and Serhiy Vasylevsky, the heroes of Diana Melnikova’s popular “Rozbyshatsky Detective”, a very complex and terribly criminal case. They have to establish whether the brother of their friend, who disappeared in the mountains of Georgia as a child, and now suddenly found, is really his brother, or is he a con artist who broke into the trust of another family in order to rob it? When “robbery detectives” work, no one escapes suspicion – not a friend, not his parents and teachers, not even a young police investigator, who at first seemed so nice…<\/p>\n “Vitrova Gora” by Anna Bagryana (“Nash Format” publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n They live among us – the winds, Stribog’s grandchildren. They are always born here, on the banks of the Dnieper, usually in the same family – and the grandfather passes on secret knowledge and special skills to his grandson. However, Dave is different: he was born in Canada, so he has to go through a difficult path before realizing his ancient Ukrainian roots and discovering his true calling. However, the windmills on the Dnieper hills beckon the boy, and this year resist…<\/p>\n “Find Atlantis. Journey into the Abyss” Ihor Kurus (“Folio” publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n Fascinated by the ancient past of Ukrainian lands, Professor Voytsekhovskyi, a lecturer at Kyiv University, put forward an interesting hypothesis about the existence of the mythical Atlantis, and not elsewhere, but on the territory of modern Ukraine. After an argument with a capricious student, he, unexpectedly for himself, embarks on an expedition to the place of possible existence of a legendary state. But he will be accompanied on the expedition by the fashionista Yulia, because of whom, in fact, the dispute arose, and the student Nestor, who is hopelessly in love with his groupmate. We will find out whether they will find Atlantis and how this journey will change them on the pages of an adventure novel based on little-known research into the ancient history of the Northern Black Sea region and events that took place in the author’s life.<\/p>\n “Cotonomics, or How cats built the economy” Oleksiy Gerashchenko (“Folio” publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n In such ancient times that no one remembers them, real enmity broke out between cats and people. So someone has to go… But can cats live without people? And why not, if they learn to fend for themselves: to get food, build housing, defend themselves from enemies, and generally think about development and the future. However, it turned out that not everyone likes the rules established in the country of cats. Someone strives for order, and someone for creativity, someone works poorly, and someone has a lot of zeal and energy. So, for a short time, four-legged friends stayed together as one community: later, different groups of cats and different systems began to compete with each other. Who will win? Which development model will prove its viability? Economics has never been so exciting! Because this is COTONOMICS – an incredible story about the cat country of Ketoria, which introduces the world of business, trade, money, teaches how to interact for success and mutual benefit.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Genius Love” Oleksandr Gavrosh (“Folio” publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n Oleksandr Gavrosh’s fantastic novel “Genius Love” is the fourth book in the “Museum of Adventure” series (the previous three – “Museum of Adventure”, “Saving Taras Shevchenko” and “Heroic Vacation” – were published by “Folio” publishing house). The amazing journeys on the rocking chair – a mysterious portal of time travel – continue! This time, the heroes will find themselves at the wedding of Kamenyar himself – Ivan Franko, they will meet his bride, Mykola Lysenko, and young “citizens”. But the most interesting adventures await the young manager of the Museum of Rarities’ funds, Yana Pryimak, dissatisfied with her private life and disappointed in modern men, who, having fallen into the 19th century, will suddenly meet her love there. But whether she will be able to stay with her lover, you will find out after reading O. Gavrosh’s new novel.<\/p>\n “Isolation” by Maria Chashchyna, Anna Bezpala, Oleksandra Ladychenko, Kateryna Shchulipenko, Orysya Chelakova, Anastasia Makovetska, Darya Strokach, Severyn Koshukov, Viktoriya Velshinska (Ranok publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n A pandemic is breaking into the normal life of humanity. Ruthless, devastating, depressing. Everyone is at their own threshold of pain and new awareness. But not everyone finds the strength to go on. Stories that slow you down. Plots that are easy to imagine. Heroes who were or remain among us. Pictures that reformat internal and external space. What does isolation look like through the eyes of teenagers, young adults and a professional artist? Will future writers give humanity a chance? Stories about acceptance and rejection, about a new reality and an attempt to escape from oneself.<\/p>\n “My America” by Anna Shark (Ranok publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n The book tells about the first experience of life in the United States of a young Ukrainian woman who moved not just to another continent, but to a completely different environment. This is a story of growing up and learning with integral elements of travel notes, humor, detective story and youthful romance.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Great Cathedrals of Ukraine” by Zirka Menzatyuk (“BUKREK” Publishing House)<\/strong><\/p>\n This book will bring you closer to heaven. To the light. To beauty. It will help open distant pages of history and reveal the secrets of sacred art. The temples that rise on the territory of Ukraine, built in different times, in different artistic styles, hide a lot of secrets. Many legends are connected with their construction, and during the construction or restoration, many miracles happened. And the peculiarity of the publication is that an ordinary schoolboy became interested in the history of temples. He decided to tell about them on his blog and attract the attention of as many followers as possible. Did he succeed? Read it, take a look at the blog – and find out!\u00a0<\/p>\n “In the light of fireflies. Where there is silence” Olga Voytenko (“Stary Lev Publishing House”)<\/strong><\/p>\n In an endlessly dark and snowy world, it is very easy to lose each other. But what is there, in this darkness you can lose even yourself. Going on a journey, Eva-Lisa, Tim, Anna and Nick want only one thing – to find Max. But is it possible to find someone when you don’t know where to look, and there is infinity in front of you? At the same time, is it possible to stay in place, when somewhere far away, where there is silence, there must be answers? However, maybe not the ones you hope for…<\/p>\n “The world is in a volcano. Silver and Red” Olga Maksymchuk (“Stary Lev Publishing House”)<\/strong><\/p>\n Marko and Sonya Bruma are ordinary third-graders who have no idea that a big white bird will soon appear in their lives. On his wings, they will travel on an incredible adventure. The twins are waiting for the mouth of an ancient volcano, the mysterious country of Cremantur, a meeting with the creepy Grays and great secrets of the past. This is a story about a great duel with the terrible Yamma – a place that wants to destroy this world. Which of the characters will turn out to be a traitor? Who will die? Who will survive? Three different adventures intertwine into a single story of the struggle between Good and Evil lasting a millennium. And until the last page, it is not known who will win. “Silver and Red” is the first book in the “World in a Volcano” dilogy.<\/p>\n “The Triangle of Zeus” Andrii Bachynskyi (“Stary Lev Publishing House”)<\/strong><\/p>\n Theodore and his parents fly to Crete for a vacation, taking… a geometry textbook to study and correct the annual assessment. The guy is annoyed that the vacation is hopelessly ruined. Especially since the parents, having overheated in the sun on the first day, do not want to leave the hotel. And Ted wants to get to the famous Minotaur labyrinth. He decides that he can do it himself. But he unexpectedly finds himself not just in the ruins of the Knossos Palace, but in another time, where incredible and even dangerous adventures await him… That’s when Ted’s knowledge of geometry comes in handy.<\/p>\n “Is it all because of the food?! Life hacks for proper nutrition for teenagers” Svitlana Fus, Masha Serdyuk (“Chitarium” publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n Is it all because of the food?! Does it really depend on nutrition so much? Yes. It is especially important to take care of the diet during adolescence, because it is during this period that the body grows as quickly as possible. Teenagers and their parents can get acquainted with the main secrets of proper nutrition in the book “Is it all because of food?! Life hacks for proper nutrition for teenagers.” The book “Is it all because of food?!” created by real professionals in their field Svitlana Fus and Masha Serdyuk. They raise not just actual, but vitally important issues for teenagers. They bring up such timid topics that children rarely discuss with outsiders: bad breath, increased sweating, excess weight, yellow teeth, and more. The authors provide detailed explanations of all the processes that occur in the body during adulthood, and also share simple and effective recommendations for nutrition during this period. Each chapter of the book is a convenient and understandable life hack that is the right way to solve one or another problem. The recommendations in the publication are extremely accessible, so every teenager will be able to follow them without any worries. An effective and simple menu option was a wonderful bonus to the book. Bright illustrations, irreplaceable tables and diagrams will make the perception of information fun and interesting. The book may not solve all the difficulties that teenagers encounter in the process of growing up, but it will be an effective step towards avoiding many of them. She will increase basic knowledge about proper nutrition, and as a result – a beautiful appearance and good health. The main thing that the book “Is it all because of food?! Life hacks for proper nutrition for teenagers” will give teenagers is a better understanding of themselves, their bodies, and the importance of loving yourself, regardless of flaws!<\/p>\n “Key to all doors” by Oleksandr Orlov (“Chitarium” publishing house)<\/strong><\/p>\n The main character of the book The Key to All Doors, Vera, is an ordinary village girl, but surprisingly inquisitive. It was curiosity that led her one summer day to a magical tent, where a mysterious stranger handed her a key, assuring her that it unlocked all the doors in the world. However, only when the moon is full. The girl did not really believe in such magic, but on the first full moon she got the opportunity to test the key and came across the strange abode of the enchanted Prince Mark. Together, they will open many doors, visit fairy-tale worlds, be witnesses and participants of unusual events and stories. Perhaps Vera’s key to all doors is destined to become the key to Mark’s heart as well? But will a simple girl be able to free the prince from an ancient and very strong spell?<\/p>\n “Forest on the edge” Oksana Vesna (Avers LLC)<\/strong><\/p>\n When you are constantly humiliated in one way or another, naturally it gets boring. Every patience has its limit, and what begins beyond it? And how should relatives of a person who crossed this line behave? This story is about searching for yourself and your place in a world that one day seemed cramped. And when you haven’t had enough of a cozy corner in the usual everyday life, what will happen if you go beyond it? In this book you will find a story on the border between fantasy and reality. For some, it may help to understand themselves, and for others, it will simply be a company on a free evening, opening the way to a journey through a mysterious forest on the edge of…<\/p>\n “The Enchanted Sword, or the Voice of Blood” Volodymyr Arenev (publishing house “A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA”)<\/strong><\/p>\n It was in ancient times, now forgotten. Heroes and monsters walked the earth then, and it was not always possible to distinguish the former from the latter. And the word in those days was sharper than the sword, even though swords knew how to speak their sharp word back then… In the new story of the well-known Ukrainian writer Volodymyr Arenyev, laureate of the “Book of the Year 2019” award, it tells about the adventures of the sword and those who wielded it, about journeys and persecutions, charms and spells, and also about Odin Stoymenny, Mrs. Bramnitsa and two desperadoes, who dared to challenge them. The Cursed Sword is a standalone story set in the Cursed Treasure world.<\/p>\n “You will change everything yesterday” by Valery Savotina (Academy Publishing Center)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2120 year. At the age of fifteen, love is unexpected and stranger than strange. Even if the world around is insidiously cruel. Repression at every step. Everyone is denounced, control is everywhere, the usual punishment is solitary confinement. No one believes anyone. At home and at school, everyone tries to hide. And suddenly the mother decides to hide Yaryna from persecution. And then something happened that she could only dream of. 2066 year. In an inexplicable way, Yaryna found herself in a city that shines with deceptive carefreeness. Many of its inhabitants have no idea that everything is not as it seems. Yaryna is mysterious to them, and it is not easy for her to understand them. What follows is a cascade of unexpected events: a meeting with the one with whom she is in love and who is fighting the system; acquaintance with artificial intelligence; treachery, betrayal and forced fatal acts, for which she was ready, but they incite restlessness.<\/p>\n In the second stage, each expert will choose five candidate books from this list, which they will place in order of ranking.<\/p>\n Accordingly:<\/p>\n 1st place (5 points) \u2014 winner and further\u00a0 The organizing committee, by counting points, will determine 3 books in each of the nominations, which will go to the third stage of voting. These finalist works will be presented at the discretion of readers in libraries almost throughout Ukraine. During this voting, the final winner will be determined.<\/p>\n Book prize “Espreso. “Readers’ Choice” was founded by the “Espreso” TV channel and is supported by the NGO “Demforum”. Its presentation took place on May 18, 2017 as part of the “Book Arsenal” in Kyiv.<\/p>\n The award is designed to celebrate the best Ukrainian modern literary novelties of the year, to support the interest of Ukrainians in reading domestic authors. To help readers choose interesting books, and publishers to find a way to readers. The winners of the Prize will be announced at the beginning of December 2021 on the air of the “Espreso” TV channel, on the “Espreso.TV” and “Demforum” websites.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the threshold of the Second stage of selection, we wish all participants good luck and the support of highly respected experts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the first stage, a total of 210 books from 31 publishing houses were registered for participation in the “Espreso. Readers’ Choice 2021” book award. 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