Written by Karel Čapek (translated, simplified and shortened) Dr. Mejzlík, a police officer, went to ask an old magic man, Mr. Dastych, for help. “Listen, Mr. Dastych,” Dr. Mejzlík started, “I have a case that’s bothering me.” “Go on,” Mr. Dastych said, “who is it about?” “Me,” Dr. Mejzlík said sadly. “The more I think…
By Zdenek Rotrekl It is the summer holiday. Alina is at her grandmother’s. She likes it there. Her grandmother has chickens, rabbits, cats, and a dog. Alina feeds the animals every day. Alina doesn’t like only one thing about her grandmother: she has to pray every day. The prayers seem very long to Alina. One…
David Long lives on a farm. The farm is called Green Horse. It is Saturday night. There is a storm outside. David and his father are sitting in the living room. His father is sitting at the table. He is reading the newspaper. “It is a bad storm outside,” says the father. “Listen to the…
