The Enormous Turnip

Alexei Tolstoy

<p>This is a story, originally written in 1927, of an attempt to use a remarkable invention to establish the absolute power of one man throughout the world. Garin, inventor of a powerful death ray, also aims at subjugating the majority of the world's population by means of a "little operation" to their brains which will make slaves of them, willing to work, like beasts of burden, for their food alone, so that the chosen few, the "patricians," might live a life of pleasure. </p>
<p>The scheme is countered by the champions of the common people, two bold fighters - young Gusev and the fearless Shelga.</p>

The Garin Death Ray

Literature & Fiction

Alexei Tolstoi

Classics

International Law and Taxation Publishers

First recorded in nineteenth-century Russia by Aleksei Tolstoy, The Gigantic Turnip is a truly hilarious folk tale for children under five and beginner readers. And there's a special surprise right at the end! It features simple vocabulary, repetition to aid in memorization, and plenty of counting practice for young readers. Niamh Sharkey's quirky folk art illustrations lend to the humor of the story and the personalities of the characters. It is a lovely way to introduce young readers to a classic Russian tale.

The Gigantic Turnip

Children's Books

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A retelling of the classic Russian tale. The old man and his wife tug and heave at the giant turnip, to be joined by various animals and birds, until it finally comes up.

The Little Gold Key; or The Adventures of Burattino.

Raduga Publishers, Moscow

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