Name for the captain. Shelemeyeva E.

A Russian family lives on the shore of the Indian Ocean. A few years ago, the Kotovs moved from a small Siberian city to Sri Lanka to fulfill their dream-to open a hotel by the sea. And what does their son dream of, is great (Velir) Kotov? More than anything, he wants to become a brave captain. But can the captain wear such a funny name - is great?

His doubts will be dispelled by friendship with the retired captain Kolotov, the caretaker of the lighthouse, who will teach great, that the main thing in man is not a name, but character. And the character is great, the real, captain. He is not afraid of difficulties and is always ready to admit his mistakes. And also greatly learned Singalsky and found friends among local boys. Together with the fisherman, Madu saved the turtles from poachers, returned Lila to the life of the elephant and became an indispensable assistant in the lighthouse. But he could not even imagine what gift he would receive for his birthday...

for children aged 7 to 10 years.