Notes of a Little Gymnasium Student

Lydia Charskaya – a Russian writer who became popular among children in the early 20th century. She wrote simply and engagingly about what concerns young readers. The heroes of her works are ordinary boys and girls who had to face cruelty, betrayal, and malice at an early age. Nevertheless, they did not lose the ability to forgive and to see only the good in people. «Notes of a Little Gymnasium Student» is the story of an orphaned girl Lena, who found herself in the home of wealthy relatives and encountered contempt and hostility there. However, with her kindness and generosity, Lena managed to win the favor of those around her and find a true family.