The Pál Street Boys, written more than a hundred years ago, has matured into a living classic of Hungarian literature. Ferenc Molnár's humor, refined character portrayal and the novel's themes - loyalty, friendship, togetherness - make the story timeless, enjoyable and deeply relatable even for today's schoolchildren. It is no coincidence that The Pál Street Boys is one of the best-known and most-read Hungarian novels abroad, and is required or recommended reading in several countries.
In 2016, László Dés and Péter Geszti wrote a musical based on the text revised by Krisztián Grecsó. The play became a huge success and was staged in many theaters. Since then, the popularity of the popular must-read has risen to a new level, the music and the apt lyrics have brought the novel's message even closer to young people, and the feeling of belonging, which is greatly needed these days.
In our new edition, both younger and older readers can enjoy Ferenc Molnár's masterpiece with the help of fresh, heart-warming illustrations.