Sholo Number Fatik Ghosh

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়)
• Genre: Children's Book (Chotoder Boi)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177560374
• Pages: 80
• Weight: 124 grams

Book Description

Sholo Number Fatik Ghosh is an exciting, thrilling adventure featuring two young boys, Fatik and Nitai, who find themselves in a terrifying and mysterious situation. The story takes place near an ancient eight-sided temple that is over a hundred years old. The surroundings are eerie, with huge banyan trees casting long shadows, and the temple itself is shrouded in mystery.

As evening falls, the boys find themselves in an increasingly tense and supernatural atmosphere. Strange and ominous sounds emerge from within the temple. A deep voice chants, “Mother! Mother! Do you wish for blood, Mother? Will you have a sacrifice tonight, on this new moon night?” The mystery deepens as Fatik, though scared, is accompanied by the braver Nitai.

However, things take an unexpected turn, and the boys, despite their bravery, are unprepared for the bizarre and frightening events that unfold in the temple. The suspense and mystery build as they face danger they never imagined.

This tale, filled with adventure, suspense, and the supernatural, is perfect for young readers who enjoy thrillers and mysteries.

Author's Bio

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়) was born on November 2, 1935, in the district of Bikrampur, Dhaka. He spent his childhood moving to different places due to his father's job in the railways, experiencing a nomadic lifestyle during World War II and traveling through various regions such as Bihar, North Bengal, and Assam. His early life and memories influenced much of his literary work.

Mukhopadhyay attended missionary schools and later studied at Victoria College and Kolkata University. He began his career as a teacher before becoming a journalist with the Anandabazar Patrika. His first story was published in Desh magazine, and he gained fame with his debut novel Ghunsokha. He is best known for his children's literature and has won several prestigious awards, including the Vidyasagar Award in 1985 and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989 for his novel Manabjamin.

Mukhopadhyay’s works are celebrated for their intricate blend of adventure, suspense, and deep emotional insight, making him one of the most cherished contemporary authors in Bengali literature.