The author of this book, Liya Borisovna Geraskina, is known to young readers and their parents from the story “In the Land of Unlearned Lessons,” which has become one of the most favorite works about school for many children. The book “Gentle Character” is also about schoolchildren. The main action takes place in a holiday village during the summer holidays. The main character Lenya, who considers himself a timid, shy boy, blamed his character for everything and wanted to change it in every possible way. He even tried to enter the “secret society for the education of will and character” organized by his peers, but this did not bring him success. And only thanks to his actions, Lenya earned respect and authority from the guys, and his gentle character did not prevent him from becoming a true friend and doing many good things affairs.