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J. B. S. Haldane (1892–1964), a British geneticist, evolutionary biologist, and science popularizer, wrote "My Friend Mr. Leakey" in 1937 – a collection of five humorous, fantastic stories for children (and adults).
Short, rhythmic, playful and humorous poems portray the world from a child's perspective, simultaneously entertaining and gently teaching.
The children read about "real Sarajlians" whom the author calls "Indians" because they are natives of their city - they know every street, every corner and every secret like the Indians knew their forests.
The work brings together a gallery of colorful characters – family members, village neighbors, teachers, friends – who shape Ćopić's childish view of the world.
The title story, "The Little Hero," is about a boy who shows courage and awareness in difficult wartime circumstances – a typical example of literature that celebrates moral virtues and resistance during wartime.
Delije na Bihać is a humorous story by Branko Ćopić in which the author describes the adventures and misadventures of young village men – "delija" – who go to Bihać, then a larger and more important urban center.