Anya and the Dragon

In the distant village of Zmey-Reka, all the inhabitants possess peaceful magic: they help themselves catch fish, grow crops, and graze cattle. Anya is already eleven, but she cannot master the magic. However, she tries to help her mother, as the local elder has imposed an exorbitant tax on their family. When Anya has almost lost hope of finding a way out, she meets a whole family of jesters - they promise to pay her for helping capture the last dragon in Russia, which supposedly resides in their village. But it turns out that nothing is that simple, and the adventures are just beginning.

«Anya and the Dragon» is the debut novel of American writer Sofia Pasternak, in which ancient Russian folklore, Jewish traditions, and magic intertwine in an incredible and captivating way.