Puffin Classics: The Mystery Of Munroe Island And Other Stories
Author: Majumdar Indrani
ISBN: 978-0143333289
Price: Rs. 310.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Join Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, eccentric genius and scientist, on an incredible world tour as he confronts a daring doppelganger,undertakes an experiment to create pure gold, unravels the mystery of a scientist's loss of memory and visits an unknown island to look for an amazing fruit, amongst other escapades,What is the message in the mysterious papyrus found in Cairo and why did scientists go missing in the deep jungle of Congo? Is there any truth about the sightings of the UFO and what happens when he takes an extraordinary animal to Koblenz in Germany? Featuring the indomitable Professor Shonku and a bunch of madcap characters is presented here in a brilliant new translation that brings alive the magic and charm of Satyajit Ray's imaginative world. Get ready for some hair-raising fun with the weird and wonderful Prof. Shonku, whose exploits have held readers spellbound for over five decades.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 200 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0143333289.
About the Author
Satyajit Ray (1921-92) was one of the greatest film-makers of his time. In 1992, he was awarded the Oscar for Lifetime Achievement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In the same year he was also honoured with the Bharat Ratna. Ray was also a writer of repute, and his short stories, novellas, poems and articles, written in Bengali, have been immensely popular. He has published several books in Bengali, most of which became bestsellers. He is also the author of the famous Feluda stories, the translations of which are available in Penguin.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0143333289
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Join Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, eccentric genius and scientist, on an incredible world tour as he confronts a daring doppelganger,undertakes an experiment to create pure gold, unravels the mystery of a scientist's loss of memory and visits an unknown island to look for an amazing fruit, amongst...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Majumdar Indrani.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love slipping into the brilliant, bizarre mind of Professor Shonku, where science meets pure adventure. Each story is a quick, thrilling escape filled with lost memories, secret papyrus clues, strange islands, and madcap experiments. This fresh translation captures Satyajit Ray’s wit, warmth, and imagination, making it perfect whether you’re discovering Shonku for the first time or revisiting a childhood favourite. It’s a pocket‑friendly classic that delivers big wonder, sharp humour, and timeless storytelling in every page.
- Published by Puffin.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 200.
Catalog Description
Join Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, eccentric genius and scientist, on an incredible world tour as he confronts a daring doppelganger,undertakes an experiment to create pure gold, unravels the mystery of a scientist's loss of memory and visits an unknown island to look for an amazing fruit, amongst other escapades,What is the message in the mysterious papyrus found in Cairo and why did scientists go missing in the deep jungle of Congo? Is there any truth about the sightings of the UFO and what happens when he takes an extraordinary animal to Koblenz in Germany? Featuring the indomitable Professor Shonku and a bunch of madcap characters is presented here in a brilliant new translation that...
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