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.
The work brings together a gallery of colorful characters – family members, village neighbors, teachers, friends – who shape Ćopić's childish view of the world.