Kishor Galpasamagra 1

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Children's Compilation - Anthology
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350409589
• Pages: 434
• Weight: 748 grams

Book Overview:

In this first volume of Kishor Galpasamagra, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay creates a whimsical world filled with peculiar characters, ghosts, detectives, and even extraterrestrial visitors. These stories are packed with bizarre events that ultimately shine the light of good over evil.

From mysteries to ghost stories, science fiction to humor, every tale provides both entertainment and inspiration, offering a glimpse into larger life perspectives. The boundless imagination behind each character makes them instantly relatable to children and equally captivating to adults seeking a nostalgic escape into childhood.

Published by Ananda Publishers, this collection is a much-anticipated treasure for both young readers and adults alike.

About the Author:

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (Born: November 2, 1935) is a celebrated Bengali author whose works appeal to both children and adults.

• Birthplace: Bikrampur, Dhaka (now in Bangladesh).
• Childhood: Marked by a nomadic life due to his father’s job in the railways. He lived in various places, including Kolkata, Bihar, North Bengal, East Bengal, and Assam.
• Education: Attended a missionary school in Cooch Behar and pursued higher studies in Kolkata, completing his B.A. and post-graduation at the University of Calcutta.
• Career: Started as a schoolteacher and is now a journalist associated with Anandabazar Patrika.

Mukhopadhyay’s debut short story was published in Desh magazine, and his first novel was Ghurnopoka. His first children’s novel, Monojder Adbhut Bari, marked the beginning of his illustrious journey in children’s literature.

• Awards:
  • Vidyasagar Puraskar (1985) for excellence in children's literature.
  • Ananda Puraskar.
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for his novel Manabjamin.