There is one small town where burrowing shrews and gap-toothed solenodons live. These creatures do not differ that much from each other. However, shrews are respected, right-minded citizens, whilst solenodons are disparaged and disregarded. Well-respected Auntie Rokhlie follows all the rules and always behaves as is right and proper. Nevertheless, a series of extraordinary events suddenly turn things upside down. Or, possibly, bring it all back to normal? This book was awarded a special prize at the V. Krapivin International Children’s Literature Award.