Nikita's childhood. Tale

The story of Alexei Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1883-1945) “Nikita’s Childhood” continues the traditions of the autobiographical genre of the classics of the 19th century. This is one of the brightest works of Russian literature. K.I. Chukovsky wrote: “This Book of Happiness... is, it seems, the only Russian book in which the author does not preach happiness, does not promise it in the future, but immediately exudes it from himself.” And indeed, carefree village pranks, a child's first love, strong boyish friendship, unity with nature and even the heroic deeds of a hero - aren't these the very miracles that turn childhood into the happiest time of life?
For middle school age.