The Diaries of Leo Tolstoy: Youth, 1847 to 1852 (1917)

Annalise, a young girl growing up in a large family, is dealing with severe sexual, physical, psychological and emotional abuse by her alcoholic father. Having no one to help her deal with what is happening to her, she creates a fantasy world. In the fantasy world she meets a dragon, fairy, wizard and elves that give her little bits of wisdom and tools to help her deal with what is happening in the real world. The characters lead her on a journey into a world of whimsical places and mystical creatures that show her the value that is in her. The story that plays out in the fantasy world is a contrast and reflection of what is happening to Annalise in her daily life. In the end she is faced with a choice for the direction her life would take.