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Elvira Vladimirovna Smelik – The Cat, the Geranium, and the Suitcase (Graded Reader, B1 Level)
This urban fantasy novella by contemporary writer Elvira Smelik offers a modern twist on Charles Perrault’s classic Beauty and the Beast. The protagonist, Nastya, knows the fairy tale well but, like most rational people, doesn’t believe in magic—until life proves otherwise. In her world, the enchanted rose becomes a common geranium, the forest beast is replaced by a cheeky, disobedient cat, and a mysterious suitcase holds the key to it all. Is this a fairy tale or something else entirely?
The text has been adapted for learners of Russian at the B1 level. It includes language commentary, comprehension tasks, and speech-development exercises. The book also provides interesting facts about Elvira Smelik’s life.
Price: 1096.00 RUR Note: This is a graded reader—not a full original novel. The story and exercises are designed to improve reading and speaking skills while enjoying a playful modern fantasy.