Ukrainian Soviet writer Vladimir Kiselev was a front-line soldier. After graduating from the Grozny military school, he commanded a mortar battery on the Stalingrad front. Having been seriously wounded, he forever left the memory of the battles - a splinter stuck in his chest.
Book for youth
Was he a talented person? Those who read his novel for youth, âGirl and Poultry,â will answer in the affirmative.
The summary of this book cannot in any way replace its careful reading. She is a movie. The author deliberately departed from the positivist soulless standard cinema honors. His heroine receives both âtroikaâ and even âdeuceâ. Olya Alekseeva is the soul of the class. She is friendly to her classmates and is friendly with the guys. The girl tries to be fair and always has her own personal opinion.
About the difficult youthful age of the heroine, the author of the novel "The Girl and the Poultry Girl" writes. The summary cannot fully reflect the purely youthful mood swings of the author, depicted by the author, Olgaâs frustration, disappointment, comfort, difficult relationships with her parents, in which love and mutual understanding prevail.
Comparison of the book with the American novel "The Catcher in the Rye"
By immersing the author in the world of youthful psyche, the book âGirl and the Poultryâ by Vladimir Kiselev is similar to the masterpiece of Jerome Salinger âThe Catcher in the Ryeâ. A brief summary of this work, however, distinguishes it from the aforementioned American classics.
This is noticeable when reading. And Olga, and her friends Vitya Serdyuk, Zhenya Ivanov, Kolya Galega are somehow more social, more friendly than their American peers in the novel of the American classic. Our teens are more direct. They are fond of science, together they conduct serious investigations. And with all this, they have something that the Salinger heroes do not have: friendship. It is she who motivates Olya Alekseeva in her good deeds.
The beginning of the novel. Family incident
The romance begins with a mental crisis of a teenage girl who locked herself in her room and, crying, pity herself. She is upset: her stepfather (whom she loves and calls dad) could not resist and gave her a slap in the face after Olga announced that she would not tell whom and for how much she sold the home camera. With such a psychologically difficult situation, the novel "Girl and the Poultry Begin" begins. A summary of the missing camera episode requires further explanation. The conversation with the parents took place on the girlâs birthday, when the guests had already left.

And this was not the only disappointment Olga brought to her parents that day. After all, the stepfather invited the guests to take pictures after they could not eat the cake prepared by their mother. After all, carbide (the girlâs reagent, which she stored in a bottle in the kitchen) got into it. About how my mother, having no idea about the presence of this substance in the kitchen, accidentally shaking the bottle, initiated a reaction near the test. About this misunderstanding tells us the writer Kiselev ("Girl and Poultry"). The summary of the book introduces us to the psychology of the child.
She already cried that day, feeling in the lesson of Russian literature from the story of teacher Elizabeth Karlovna about the biography of Mikhail Lermontov.
Why did Olga decide to sell the camera and what came of it
Olya did not sell her home camera because of selfish motives. Her plan was to raise money for the guys to buy chemicals. On the scientific research of children writes in the book Kiselev "Girl and Poultry." The summary of the book certainly contains a description of this episode. After all, it gives the key to understanding by readers, for which classmates respect the girl. She sacrificed this thing in order to, together with her comrades, conduct experiments in chemistry in a joint amateur laboratory.
There was not enough money for the reagents, but they were made slowly. Although the guys tried together, the amount was meager.
Vitya Serdyuk contributed 2.18 rubles to the fund, and the remaining guys glued and sold paper bags for 1 ruble.
About how Olga became a victim of fraud, tells the book "Girl and Poultry." The summary of the incident that happened to her was that a short, yellow-toothed elderly alcoholic rogue simply grabbed a camera from her hands, slipping a three-copeck coin wrapped in her ruble into her palm. But, before jumping into the tram and hiding, he fooled the girl and her friend, accusing them of theft and threatening to "hand them over to the police" where they would certainly be punished under paragraph A of Article 179.
Olya did not inform her parents about this, as she swore with the children to keep these joint investigations secret.
However, soon the tact of the parents and especially the benevolence of the stepfather, who paternally loves the girl, lead the family to reconciliation.
The keynote of the dream book
After such an emotional plot, Vladimir Kiselev sets out to us her main idea, the leitmotif that determined the romantic and memorable title of the work. An exciting fantastic scene of cars hovering over the city is reflected in our summary. "The Girl and the Poultry," step by step, introduces the reader into the world of youthful maximalism and the desire for self-realization.
Let's talk about the leitmotif of the work. Once, classmate friends went home to Vita Serdyuk. His dad, a professor, interested the guys in chemistry. At first, he suggested they set fire to sugar.

The guys did not succeed. Then the scientist showed them how, in the presence of a catalyst (as cigarette ash served as sugar), combustion occurs. Then the professor told the children about promising research: polymer films, compressing and stretching due to the catalyst. His original idea captivated the guys: to make of heavy-duty elastic polymer films a kind of muscle that controls the flapping of bird wings. Under the influence of catalysts, film-muscles will begin to contract and stretch, fulfilling the ancient dream of people. They will be able to fly like birds. Impressive Olya immediately imagined a picture of how huge machine-birds, poultry-birds fly gracefully, gently flapping their wings over the Monument of Glory and over the Mariinsky Park. It was then that the children present there had a dream to create their own laboratory in order to find the right catalyst for flying a mechanical miracle bird.
Friendship with Kolya Galega
The stories about how children study, make friends and try to find the catalyst necessary for flying, contain a brief summary of "Girl and Poultry Cell". Chapter 1 mission - to introduce the reader to the vibrant and interesting life of a youth company. Subsequent chapters increase the overall dynamics of the narrative. The plot of the children's novel captures the reader with all its new twists. All kinds of incidents happen at school. Children grow up ... Teachers try to act appropriately to the situation. One of the teachers saw how Tanka Nechaeva kissed with 8-B student Borka Safronov. Here the teacher of Russian literature Elizaveta Karlovna held a conversation with children about girlish and male pride, referring to the works of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and Nikolai Ostrovsky. The reader of the book Kiseleva constantly feels the pulse of a vibrant school life.
Meanwhile, Olya Alekseeva among classmates has a new friend. For some reason, the long and awkward Kolya Galega came up to her. In the class he was considered an outcast. His father Bogdan Iosifovich worked as a policeman, and his mother Elena Evdokimovna was on disability. Her health was undermined by the severe trials of World War II. As a nurse on the battlefield, she saved more than 70 wounded. Staying stressed for a long time, Elena Evdokimovna began to suffer from heart failure. The episode, telling how Olya came to the house of Galega, contains a brief summary of "The Girl and the Poultry." The chapters of the work will further develop the theme of the development of friendship between Nikolai and Olya in a romantic youthful love.
How Olya helped Nikolai
Welcomingly met the girl Elena Evdokimovna. Olya tasted wonderful delicious borsch. Colinâs mother complained that her son didnât get along with his studies, and dad asked âto take him in tow,â as they called school assistance. Visiting Kolyaâs parents, the girl noticed in which tiny and uncomfortable house they live. She later told her parents about her impressions of this visit.

No wonder Galega went to Olya. The kind and sympathetic girl was the first in the class to notice that Nikolai, avoiding the company of classmates, actually suffered from his loneliness and would like to establish relations with fellow practitioners. The fact that Kolya soon underwent dramatic changes is described in the novel by Vladimir Kiselev "Girl and the Poultry Cell". The summary tells that friends of Olya soon accepted Galega into their company. An offensive nickname Boxwood of Nikolai was no longer called. His affairs with studies improved. The guy began to do homework regularly. He got excellent grades. Teachers noticed these changes. They finally realized that the quiet, modest girl Olya Alekseeva is the leader in the class.
In addition to school life, another event is described in the book by Vladimir Kiselev "Girl and Poultry Cell". A brief summary will tell about the wonderful act of Olin stepfather Nikolai Alekseevich. He, working as a journalist, found out from the story of his adopted daughter about the poor living conditions of the family of a heroic nurse, and managed to raise the issue of providing the Galeg family with housing. Soon, Kolya, his dad and mother were going to move to a new house.
Tragic event
However, Pope Kolya Bogdan Iosifovich was not destined to enjoy new housing. About the tragic event we are told by the book "Girl and the Bird" by Kiselev. The father of Olyaâs school friend died, falling under a train. The chronology of that tragic day began in the afternoon. Bogdan Iosifovich went on business, but was supposed to return home by 19-00, because by this time his neighbor Yuri Mitrofanovich should have come to him. But by the appointed time, Colin's dad did not return. At 23 hours, Elena Evdokimovna reported this to the on-duty part of the police station, where her husband served. And at night they were woken up by father's colleagues, telling terrible news.

Olya and dad went to express their sympathy to Kolya and Elena Evdokimovna. What happened between Olya and Nikolai, mutual misunderstanding was discarded. Nikolai again trusted her more than anyone else. Perhaps that is why he shared doubts about the official version of the death of his father. About his firm decision to start his own investigation tells the "Girl and Poultry" Kiselev.
Nicholas decision
Kolya believed that dad was killed. It seemed unacceptable to him the official version that his father, having drunk, fell under the train. Moreover, investigators found a pack of cigarettes in his pockets. My father did not drink or smoke from the front.
Roman Kiseleva "Girl and the Poultry" further tells us about the humble and brave man, who was Colin's father.
In World War II, Bogdan Iosifovich commanded regimental intelligence. As you know, at the front, the fighters were given "Peopleâs 100 grams" daily . Once Bogdan Iosifovich, having drunk vodka, lost his usual vigilance. Scouts nearly died. Fortunately, everyone managed to return alive, but since that time Colin's father has not drunk a single gram.
The funeral of a policeman
At the funeral of Bogdan Iosifovich played a police orchestra. Co-workers made felt speeches. A large bald man by the name of Sokolov told how he went with reconnaissance together with Bogdan Iosifovich. Some young woman cried. Only the widow of Elena Evdokimovna did not drop a single tear from her eyes. Hardly she suffered the death of her beloved husband. Even started talking. Kolya was worried about his mother.
The guy began his search by talking with his father's colleague, Uncle Semyon. Kolyaâs attention was attracted by a pack of cigarettes that didnât belong to his father, but which law enforcement officers passed along with his belongings to the family. Uncle Semyon said that the name of the car driver who had run over was Stetsenko. It was an experienced railwayman. Having met with him, Kolya found out that in the darkness of the night he saw three figures darting through the rails into the darkness. The train came down the hill, it was impossible to slow down. But, according to Stetsenko, the body on the rails was already motionless. Moreover, the head of Bogdan Iosifovich hung from the rails. That is, the train, while hitting, could not hurt the head itself. Nevertheless, it was on the head that severe injuries were found.
The investigation of Nicholas
About how Nikolai and Olya went for a consultation with the chief specialist, a commodity specialist at the tobacco factory, is described in the book âGirl and Poultry Cellâ. Vladimir Kiselev, shows the reader the entire course of the investigation conducted by the guys. The factory worker was able to identify two circumstances by cigarettes from the pocket of the late Bogdan Iosifovich. Firstly, they were produced in the current month, and secondly, the tobacco in them was Chernihiv. Kolya went to see his fatherâs colleague, a front-line soldier Sokolov, a bald man who had previously made a touching speech at the funeral. The guy expressed doubts to the man that his father drank alcohol, therefore, most likely, he was still killed.

Suddenly, the boy noticed in Sokolovâs hands a fatherâs folding knife with a green handle. He asked the interlocutor where he came from. However, Sokolov replied that he and the boyâs dad bought the same knives in the same store. He pulled out his own and presented it to the boy.
Sokolov expressed the opinion that, after all, the version of the death of Bogdan Iosifovich under the wheels of the train should not be discarded. Moreover, the father could meet a front-line friend, and they could drink together. Kolya asked about their colleagues in common with his father. Sokolov named Colonel Romanenko, who lives in Cherkassy.
Kolya Galega went to Cherkassy for one day to clarify the circumstances. However, Colonel Romanenko did not live there.
As a real investigator, Nikolai soon determined a different direction of searches. He clearly has the ability to operational work. A summary of the âGirl and the Poultryâ chapter by chapter contains evidence of his logical mind and quick wits. The guy, putting on his fatherâs tunic, found a notebook in his inner pocket. Colino's attention was attracted by one of the latest recordings: Titan. That was the name of the workshops where Uncle Sokolov worked. According to Kolya, the workshops should have been organized outside monitoring. He turned to the guys. Those approved his plan and agreed to help.
Suddenly Kiselevâs novel âGirl and the Poultryâ ends. The summary of the story indicates that not only Olya's classmates were looking for the criminals. The guys found out about this after Kolya Galega, who was watching the workshops, suddenly found himself inside the gray Volga with tinted windows. He was simply dragged into a car by a thick man in a hat that got out of it. The guys who saw all this on the other side of the intersection rushed in pursuit. More precisely, Zhenya persuaded the driver of another âVolgaâ to catch up with the stolen classmate. He blocked the gray Volga at the intersection and ran out to it with a wrench. However, a man in a hat came out to meet him and presented his ID. He turned out to be an investigator of the prosecutor's office.
Criminals caught
From the detectiveâs story, the guys learn how the investigation progressed. Kiselevâs novel âGirl and the Poultry Cellâ tells about the specifics of police work. The content of the investigation was to identify a gang of criminals. The prosecutionâs investigation was kept secret. The official version of the accident turned out to be a cover so as not to frighten off the bandits. And the guys themselves, engaged in an amateur search, were spotted by criminals. Therefore, the investigator dragged Kolya into the car. After all, the boy risked his life without knowing it! He could provoke bandits at any time.
At the time of the investigatorâs conversation with the guys, the bandits were already caught and arrested. An investigator from the prosecutor's office told the real version of the crime to Kolya and his comrades.
The criminals provoked Bogdan Iosifovich. He found that a store near the Titan workshops wasnât handing over the proceeds to the bank. Workshops sewed leather goods sold by the store. The bald man Sokolov led the criminal business. He offered Kolyaâs dad a bribe so that he would not investigate the activities of the underground workshop further. However, the former intelligence officer turned out to be an honest and principled person. He did not go about the criminals. Then the sneaky Sokolov, inviting Bogdan Iosifovich to his workshops, suddenly hit him behind the head with a hammer several times, killing him. Then, vodka was poured into the deceased's mouth, wanting to imitate death by negligence.
After a search in the battery of Sokolovâs apartment, numerous gold jewelry and ingots were found hidden.
Instead of a conclusion
The adventures of Olya and her friends made them friends. A romantic feeling arose between her and Kolya Galega, whose name is youthful love. The son of the murdered policeman turned out to be a solid, strong-willed man.
By the way, thirteen-year-old experimenters managed to find a catalyst that reduces muscle films. But the search and experiments conducted by the guys did not stop. They, as before, continue to work on the practical creation of their dreams.