The Eye of the World

«The Eye of the World» is an extremely important work that tells the story of those pages of history that are important to talk about and remember. A teenager named Ilko, who lives in the Carpathian village of Zakolot', has two goals: to kill the NKVD officer — the inhuman Zbanov, and to find the «The Eye of the World» diamond, about which he learned from a book. The boy believes that the treasure will help him defeat the Soviet occupiers. The fearless Ilko confidently goes towards his goal and makes important life choices.
The book has received rave reviews for its gripping plot, realistic portrayal of war, and the touching power of the Ukrainian spirit.