The Brave Adventures of Lapitch facts for kids

The Brave Adventures of Hlapitch (which in Croatian is Čudnovate zgode šegrta Hlapića) is a famous children's book from 1913. It was written by a well-known Croatian author named Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić. Some people also know it as The Marvellous Adventures of Hlapić the Apprentice.

What is the Story About?

The story follows a young boy named Lapitch. He is an orphan and works as an apprentice for a shoemaker, Master Scowler. Master Scowler is not very kind, but his wife is. One day, Lapitch gets blamed for a customer's shoes being the wrong size. Feeling sad, he decides to leave home.

Lapitch writes a note and runs away. Soon, he is joined by Bundaš, the Scowlers' dog. Together, they start a big adventure that lasts for seven days. During his journey, Lapitch meets many interesting characters. He becomes friends with Gita, a brave girl who performs in a circus. He also comes across a tricky person known as the Black Man. This exciting journey teaches Lapitch many things.

Movies Based on the Book

This popular book has been made into movies!

Animated Movie

• In 1997, a company called Croatia Film released an animated movie. It was called Lapitch the Little Shoemaker.

Live-Action Movie

• In 2013, a live-action movie was made. It was called The Brave Adventures of a Little Shoemaker. This movie was directed by Silvije Petranović. It became the most watched children's film in Croatia since 1990.

You can find more information online about how this book has been translated into different languages around the world.