When the girl Valya found a small emaciated fox cub in the forest and brought it home, she could not imagine how her life would change! At first, the little animal caused its owners a lot of problems. But then he helped them out more than once in difficult situations and even saved Valya's life! The sly red fox cub has become a real family member and a favorite of the whole village!This true story was told to Elena Lopatina-Kibis by her grandmother. It turns out that she also had a fox cub! The story "The Adventures of Uika" brought the author the title of the first degree laureate of the F.M. Dostoevsky Youth Literary Prize.For children of primary school age.