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Window to the Garden (1955) by Mate Lovrak is a children's novel that celebrates friendship, nature, and the fight for justice. Set in a rural setting, the novel follows the adventures of a group of children, led by the boy Mirko, as they face the challenges of growing up and social injustice. The story begins when the children discover a neglected garden in the village, which becomes the center of their games and plans. Mirko and his friends, each with a distinct personality, decide to tidy up the garden, but encounter resistance from adults, including a rich village man who wants to take over the land.

Through working together, the children learn the values ​​of solidarity, diligence, and courage. Lovrak skillfully portrays village children, their games, and dreams, contrasting them with the adult world, often marked by greed and injustice. The novel exudes warmth and humor, with an emphasis on simple but profound life lessons. Mirko's fight to preserve the garden symbolizes resistance to injustice and the pursuit of a better world. Lovrak's language is concise, adapted to young readers, with an emphasis on action and moral dilemmas.