Notes of a Little Gymnasium Student

«Notes of a Little Gymnasium Student» by Lydia Charskaya is a touching tale that has become a classic of Russian literature. The work is recommended for school and extracurricular reading in the 4th grade. The text is published unabridged.
The book tells the story of the orphaned girl Lena Ikonina, who has to leave her native small town for distant cold Petersburg and settle in the house of her wealthy relative. The new family greets the girl with hostility, and Lena faces cruelty and injustice at every turn. Only kindness, generosity, and resilience help her cope with difficulties and find true friends.
The characters in the story will show boys and girls vivid examples of compassion, family values, friendship, and the ability to maintain dignity even in difficult circumstances.