The brothers of the blacks

Overview of the book The Black Brothers is a children's novel worldwide, authored by the German writer Lisa Tetzner. It has been adapted into a Japanese cartoon series for children called "The Age of Friends," which achieved great success upon its release. The novel was named The Black Brothers because of the children protagonists who worked in chimney sweeping and became covered in ash and dirt from the chimneys. Julian is forced to go to Milan to work in chimney sweeping so he can contribute to supporting his family and treating his sick mother. Julian lives there in inhumane conditions, faces persecution, hunger, and illness, and some of his colleagues die from disease. So how did Julian manage to survive, and who helped him? And how did he return to his homeland? It is a story about children's suffering that calls for attention to the world of childhood. Publisher: Kalimat. Author: Lisa Tetzner. Year of publication: 2021. Number of pages: 159.