"Selected grain" is a fascinating historical book written by Yuriy Bondar. This novel tells about the life and fate of Ukrainian peasants in the distant 19th century. The main character, a young lad Ivanko, finds himself in difficult life circumstances that require him to show courage, determination and sophistication. The map of romance and suffering, victorious battles and dubious defeats, affecting the book's characters, unfolds before the reader. The author successfully combined historical events and folklore motifs, creating a fascinating literary canvas that will leave a mark in the heart of every reader. "Otbornoe zerno" is a book that captivates from the first lines and does not let go until the very end, leaving behind deep thoughts and impressions.