The Secret of the Valley of Narcissus. Dmitro Pidluzhnyi

      Dear reader!

      Today we present to you a unique fairy tale "The Secret of the Valley of Narcissus" – an amazing story about the magical adventure of a little girl Darinka in a picturesque corner of Transcarpathia.

      In this book, readers will find an unforgettable journey to a marvelous flowering land, where forest spirits, magical creatures and ancient secrets live among the endless snow-white fields of daffodils.

      Together with the inquisitive Darinka, young readers will plunge into the world of ancient legends and traditions. They will learn the amazing story of the origin of the Narcissus Valley, which was created many centuries ago by great flower wizards.

      Incredible discoveries await you on the pages of the book: the mysterious hut of the forest elder Nestor, the healing Source of Youth, the mesmerizing Glade of Dancing Butterflies and a mysterious cave with shining gems that store powerful natural energy.

      The climax of the story will be the moment when Darinka finds out that she has been chosen to become the new young guardian of the Valley of Narcissus! The girl will have to accept an honorable mission from the hands of the old spirit Nestor – to protect the beauty and traditions of this wonderful place for future generations.

      “The Secret of the Valley of Narcissus” is not just an exciting fairy tale, but also an educational read about the nature of our native Transcarpathia, its flora and fauna, legends and customs. The book is written in lively, figurative language and complemented by colorful illustrations.

      We are sure that this magical story will not leave either children or adults indifferent! After all, together with Darinka, every reader will make a real journey to a land of wonders, where fairy tales and secrets of our amazing land come to life!

      Buy the new book today! Let "The Secret of the Valley of Narcissus" become a wonderful gift and remain in the memory of your children for a long time!

      Chapter 1. An unusual walk

      In early spring, when the last snowdrifts were just beginning to melt, and the air was already filled with the aromas of awakening nature, Darinka’s family decided to go for a walk. Their small cozy house in the picturesque village of Transcarpathia was literally buried in the greenery of gardens. But for the girl’s parents, one of the most favorite places was the famous Valley of Narcissus.

      – Darinochka, dress warmly, we’re going for a walk in the Valley! – the mother called, braiding her daughter’s long braid.

      – Hooray! I love daffodils so much! – the girl exclaimed joyfully, jumping up and down with delight.

      In her imagination she was already picturing endless meadows strewn with snow-white flowers. Darinka was sure that she would be able to collect a whole armful of daffodils for the house in the Valley.

      Soon the whole family set off along a picturesque path winding between the hills. The air was filled with the aromas of herbs and freshness after the recent rain. Darinka walked ahead, stopping every now and then to smell the blossoming snowdrops or admire the fluffy buds on the trees.

      – Don't lag behind, curious daughter! – Dad called out to her jokingly.

      The further they went into the mountains, the more majestic the landscapes became. Mighty trees supported the vault of heaven, and gray rocks every now and then peeked out from the thickets of ferns.

      Suddenly Darinka screamed with delight – the Valley of Narcissus appeared white ahead! It seemed as if someone had generously scattered millions of white pearls in the valley between the hills. The girl rubbed her eyes in amazement – these were countless daffodils! She had never seen so many flowers at once.

      The parents watched with a smile as Darinka, throwing off her jacket, rushed to run along the Valley, deftly skirting the bumps. Soon her laughter and joyful cries mingled with the singing of the larks above. On this sunny spring day, Darinka was truly happy!