ÒThe Chronicles of PanoclesÓ is a collection of quest fantasy stories by the American author Yury Olshansky: I "Cherry Pit," II "The Clothes-Clasps, an Enamel Bracelet, and Golden Sandals,Ó III ÒTears of JoyÓ.
Illustrated by Rob Rayevsky, ÒThe Chronicles of PanoclesÓ were created in New York in 1980s. The series unfolds in the fictional realm inhabited by PanoclesÑthe storytellerÑa fantasy world replete with magic, mythical beasts, and talking animals. The adventures of Cherry Pit, a boy born by accident in an experimental laboratory, play a central role in the narrative of PanoclesÕ world. The main feature of Cherry Pit's character is to be in the right place at the right time, aiding and saving people in distress, thus restoring their hope and love.