Hirer Angti

• Author: শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায় (Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay)
• Genre: Chotoder Boi (Children’s Book)
• Binding:  Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170668374
• Pages: 72
• Weight: 123 grams
• Languages: Bengali

About the Book:

• Plot: হিরের আংটি (Hirer Angti) is an adventurous story, designed for young readers, featuring thrilling elements with a mysterious twist surrounding a precious diamond ring. The plot keeps readers on their toes as they follow the protagonist's journey of discovery, deception, and unraveling a puzzle that’s larger than life.

• Themes: The story touches upon the importance of trust, wisdom, and the adventure of solving a mystery. It also delves into the concept of greed and the pursuit of riches, as symbolized by the diamond ring.

Author Information:

• Name: শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায় (Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay)
• Birth: 2 November 1935, Dhaka, Bangladesh (now in Bangladesh’s Bikrampur district)
• Family Background: Grew up in a family with his father working for the railways, leading them to move around various locations during his childhood.
• Education:
  • Attended Victoria College and Calcutta University for higher education.
  • Started as a school teacher before moving to journalism, where he worked with Anandabazar Patrika.
• Writing Career:
  • First Story: Published in Desh Magazine.
  • First Novel: "ঘুণপোকা" (Ghunpoka).
  • First Children’s Novel: "মনোজদের অদ্ভুত বাড়ি" (Monojder Adbhut Bari).
• Awards:
  • Vidyasagar Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (1985).
  • Ananda Award for various works.
  • Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989 for the novel ‘Manabjamini’.

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay is known for his compelling storytelling, particularly in children's literature, blending adventure and lessons in his works