The strange adventures of the apprentice Hlapić is the first novel by Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić and the first Croatian novel for children. Published in 1913, it became the prototype of a children's novel in Croatian literature. It has a realistic origin, but
Enemy Number 1 is an exciting story of children's friendship, resourcefulness, and adventures in the fight against injustice. This classic of children's literature is ideal for young readers who enjoy warm, educational, and adventurous stories.
At a time when he peacefully grazed the lush grass next to his mother in his native green valley, the beautiful young stallion, Black Beauty, could not even dream of all the adventures that would befall him in the future.