The book includes stories by the famous Soviet writer Vladimir Chivilikhin. The story “Above Sea Level” is based on real events that occurred in the Altai Mountains in July 1964. This is a story about an accident in the mountains and about ordinary people of different ages, nationalities, professions and destinies, whom this story brought together, each of whom contributed to the salvation of human life. The story “The Motley Stone” is a story in letters about the life of a young meteorologist, about his difficult work, love, friendship, hopes, hobbies. The letters are very frank and make you think about responsibility and family, the importance of education and decency, aspirations and goals in life. For a wide range of readers.