Author: Erzhena Batorova
Illustrator: Alexandra Dugarova

Published by the Ulan-Ude Printing House. First print run: 1,000 copies.

Magic Arshan: An Illustrated Fantasy Tale (Ages 6+), 96 pages

A brother and sister go on a journey through the magical land of Dunda-Zam to find a healing cure.

Along the way, they cross the summer steppe, meet unusual creatures, and face challenges that test not only their courage, but also their trust in each other. As the journey unfolds, they begin to understand that it’s not just about finding a cure, but about growing closer and learning to support one another.

🏆 Awards

Best Children’s and Young Adult Book of the Year (Buryatia Book of the Year 2025)

Winner of the Republican Printing House Literary Award (2024)

Selected for the Bibliogid Recommended Children Reading List (2026)