The book tells the story of a young pelican named Petya who lives in a zoo in Leningrad during World War II. Petya dreams of flying and one day he manages to escape from the zoo and begins his journey through the city, meeting various animals along the way. Book Description: История одного филина (The History of One Pelican) Author: Daniil Granin Publication Year: 1970 Genre: Children's literature, Adventure, Fantasy Plot Summary: The book tells the story of a young pelican named Petya who lives in a zoo in Leningrad during World War II. Petya dreams of flying and one day he manages to escape from the zoo and begins his journey through the city, meeting various animals along the way. He encounters many challenges and obstacles but also makes some unexpected friends, including a wise old owl and a mischievous fox.

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