No Classes Today!

The heroines of these stories—junior schoolchildren—lack patience and diligence, the ability to make arrangements, and the skill to stand up for themselves. They still have to learn all of this. And unpleasant surprises are falling on them already right now!

Their beloved French teacher—the one who gives no homework and checks nothing—has been replaced by demanding and strict one. Their parents don’t have any free time at all, and mom and dad don’t come to school holidays to support you. And worst of all, the annoying Miron Solomatin invents you an insulting nickname “Plushka”—just because you didn’t let him copy. Who would want to go to school when this is what’s going on there? All you want is to shout with all your might: “No homework—no-oo-оne!”

Victoria Lederman, as always, brilliantly portrays the feelings of the young heroes. It’s in the author’s power to suggest them the best way out. And every children’s dream comes true!

The works of Russian writer Victoria Lederman quickly won readers’ love because it’s impossible to tear yourself away from them, and in the heroes of her books many kids and adults recognize themselves. In 2017, the manuscript of the book “There Will Be No Lessons!” became the winner of the International Literary Competition for Children and Youth “Korneychukov’s Prize,” held in Odessa— in the category “Prose for Younger Children by Foreign Authors.”