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Bakreni Petar
Anto Gardaš
"Bakreni Petar" is a novel by the famous children's writer Ante Gardaš. In it, the characters of ordinary, everyday children, special for their extraordinary research spirit and great curiosity, lead us through another exciting story.
Through the quest for the Holy Grail, the author explores universal themes such as the search for meaning, the importance of heritage, and the connection between past and present.
The book talks about love for one's neighbors, the importance of friendship and togetherness, the preservation of nature, and the importance of living every moment in life.
The story of the three beans was written by Eva Zokševa in the collection "Narodne praljivca iz Prekomurje", while the Istrian story Little Shepherd was written by J. Benigar, and was published in "Slovenski glasnik" in 1866.