Lyudmila Petrushevskaya is a classic of Russian literature, a brilliant storyteller. The book “Queen Lear” includes selected fairy tales by the author. Their heroes - princesses and princes, kings and queens, as well as ordinary people - happily cope with various trials and overcome all difficulties. Goodness and justice win, giving the reader self-confidence, inspiration and hope. According to her, Lyudmila Petrushevskaya most often composed the fairy tales included in the book “Queen Lear” for children - sometimes on the go, as for her granddaughter, six-year-old Anyutka. She was famous for her ability to disappear, and therefore her grandmother held her hand tightly the entire long journey. But before that she asked: “Give me a topic.” She said the first thing that came to mind, for example: “The prince with the golden hair.” And all the long way the grandmother composed a fairy tale about a little prince who had truly golden hair that glowed in the dark. The little nimble girl listened without lifting her hand, frowning: she was worried. But she didn't cry. I was expecting a good ending. And he came! In this book, all fairy tales have a happy ending. Read! Even out loud.