AKHARIKA aneb hra na písmenka – Rakytka Ján (2017)

Dear reader, as you delve into the lines of this book, a story will unfold that is half real and half dreamlike. Its heroes are the boys and girls of class V.A, a quite ordinary Czech school, and one extraordinary Indian princess. Her name is Akharika. They play a game with letters, during which they learn about India, its nature, animals, and inhabitants. Above all, they learn about Akharika's father, King Ashoka, who truly lived and is still a model of a wise and kind person. Through examples from his life, the children learn love for people, compassion for animals, and selfless friendship. The children joyfully and eagerly immerse themselves deeper into the game, transforming right before their parents' and teachers' eyes. And that's not all! Everyone embarks on secret night trips to India, returning with incredible experiences. The magical game with letters culminates in a true detective plot and the unraveling of the mystery of who Princess Akharika really is. The children of class V.A shared all of this with the writer so that he could faithfully record it in this book. And if he forgot anything, the painter filled it in with lively illustrations. So you, dear reader, need not regret that you weren't there.