The book includes novellas by two classics of Russian literature: D. V. Grigorovich's "The Gutta-Percha Boy" and V. G. Korolenko's "Children of the Underground". They are united by a common theme – the tragic fate of orphans who try to survive in a world of cruelty and indifference. The book awakens in readers a sense of mercy and compassion, teaches them to value love, friendship, and responsiveness.
