They are among the strongest characters in German children's literature: Anna, known as Humpelhexe, Doris Zauberbein, and the fairy who could breathe fire. Fairy tales brought to life by Franz Fühmann at the request of children. Tales that show how to forge your own path against all odds—even in a world that is not very fairy-tale-like. Awards such as the "Luchs," "The Best 7," and enthusiastic reviews: the rediscovery of Fühmann's long-forgotten texts is also thanks to Jacky Gleich. She created the illustrations for the stories of three strong girls. Illustrations that match the dynamism and richness of imagination in the texts. By popular demand, Fühmann's fairy tales, which belong to the classics, are finally being published in a collected edition. A delight for readers and the eyes, "the most beautiful gift one can give to readers," as Evelyn Finger stated in Die Zeit about "Anna.".