Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184752881
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
The first incredibly gripping adventure in a heart-stopping new series by Puffin called ‘Classic Adventures’ Follow Fotikchand’s adventures through the colourful and dangerous streets of Kolkata in this action-packed thriller! An eleven-year-old boy; Bablu; gets kidnapped by four goons. As they make their escape in a stolen car; they meet with an accident and two of the goons die on the spot while the boy loses consciousness. The two surviving kidnappers; presuming the boy to be dead; leave him stranded. When Bablu regains consciousness; he realizes he has lost his memory. In his wanderings; he befriends a street juggler; Harun; who gives him shelter and introduces him to a new way of life. Bablu; now called Fotik; spends his days working in a tea shop; while his evenings are spent assisting Harun on his street shows. Gradually they develop a bond that makes them inseparable till one day the kidnappers spot Fotik; and Harun and he are forced to be on the run again. On the Run with Fotikchand is a thrilling story of everlasting friendship. Riveting and racy; it’ll have you turning the pages till the end.
ON THE RUN WITH FOTIKCHAND
Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184752881
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
The first incredibly gripping adventure in a heart-stopping new series by Puffin called ‘Classic Adventures’ Follow Fotikchand’s adventures through the colourful and dangerous streets of Kolkata in this action-packed thriller! An eleven-year-old boy; Bablu; gets kidnapped by four goons. As they make their escape in a stolen car; they meet with an accident and two of the goons die on the spot while the boy loses consciousness. The two surviving kidnappers; presuming the boy to be dead; leave him stranded. When Bablu regains consciousness; he realizes he has lost his memory. In his wanderings; he befriends a street juggler; Harun; who gives him shelter and introduces him to a new way of life. Bablu; now called Fotik; spends his days working in a tea shop; while his evenings are spent assisting Harun on his street shows. Gradually they develop a bond that makes them inseparable till one day the kidnappers spot Fotik; and Harun and he are forced to be on the run again. On the Run with Fotikchand is a thrilling story of everlasting friendship. Riveting and racy; it’ll have you turning the pages till the end.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184752881
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
The first incredibly gripping adventure in a heart-stopping new series by Puffin called ‘Classic Adventures’ Follow Fotikchand’s adventures through the colourful and dangerous streets of Kolkata in this action-packed thriller! An eleven-year-old boy; Bablu; gets kidnapped by four goons. As they make their escape in a stolen car; they meet with an accident and two of the goons die on the spot while the boy loses consciousness. The two surviving kidnappers; presuming the boy to be dead; leave him stranded. When Bablu regains consciousness; he realizes he has lost his memory. In his wanderings; he befriends a street juggler; Harun; who gives him shelter and introduces him to a new way of life. Bablu; now called Fotik; spends his days working in a tea shop; while his evenings are spent assisting Harun on his street shows. Gradually they develop a bond that makes them inseparable till one day the kidnappers spot Fotik; and Harun and he are forced to be on the run again. On the Run with Fotikchand is a thrilling story of everlasting friendship. Riveting and racy; it’ll have you turning the pages till the end.
The Secret Diary of the World's Worst Cook
Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143331752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A light-hearted story that will appeal to teenagers with its breezy language and fun attitude.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143331752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A light-hearted story that will appeal to teenagers with its breezy language and fun attitude.
Faster Fenay at Fort Pratapgad
Author: B R Bhagawat
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758766
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
‘An earthquake, a kidnapping, a secret cave, ancient treasure . . . Quite the Bollywood film this is turning out to be, isn’t it?’ Fafe—Faster Fenay—the boy detective has an uncanny knack for attracting adventure. With his talent as a mimic, his skill with the catapult and his fearless mind, Fafe, at thirteen, has already put several crooks behind bars. Fafe and his classmates are at Fort Pratapgad on a trip. A massive earthquake occurs at midnight. Fafe’s best friend Subhash goes missing and in an attempt to find him, Fafe comes across a gang of kidnappers on the loose! Join Fafe in this action-packed adventure as he pieces together the clues, bit by bit, till the nail-biting finish. This brilliant adaptation of B.R. Bhagwat’s original Marathi series based on the popular character Faster Fenay will mesmerize readers of all ages.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758766
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
‘An earthquake, a kidnapping, a secret cave, ancient treasure . . . Quite the Bollywood film this is turning out to be, isn’t it?’ Fafe—Faster Fenay—the boy detective has an uncanny knack for attracting adventure. With his talent as a mimic, his skill with the catapult and his fearless mind, Fafe, at thirteen, has already put several crooks behind bars. Fafe and his classmates are at Fort Pratapgad on a trip. A massive earthquake occurs at midnight. Fafe’s best friend Subhash goes missing and in an attempt to find him, Fafe comes across a gang of kidnappers on the loose! Join Fafe in this action-packed adventure as he pieces together the clues, bit by bit, till the nail-biting finish. This brilliant adaptation of B.R. Bhagwat’s original Marathi series based on the popular character Faster Fenay will mesmerize readers of all ages.
On the Run with Fotikchand
Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143331620
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
The first incredibly gripping adventure in a heart-stopping new series by Puffin called ‘Classic Adventures’ Follow Fotikchand’s adventures through the colourful and dangerous streets of Kolkata in this action-packed thriller! An eleven-year-old boy, Bablu, gets kidnapped by four goons. As they make their escape in a stolen car, they meet with an accident and two of the goons die on the spot while the boy loses consciousness. The two surviving kidnappers, presuming the boy to be dead, leave him stranded. When Bablu regains consciousness, he realizes he has lost his memory. In his wanderings, he befriends a street juggler, Harun, who gives him shelter and introduces him to a new way of life. Bablu, now called Fotik, spends his days working in a tea shop, while his evenings are spent assisting Harun on his street shows. Gradually they develop a bond that makes them inseparable till one day the kidnappers spot Fotik, and Harun and he are forced to be on the run again. On the Run with Fotikchand is a thrilling story of everlasting friendship. Riveting and racy, it’ll have you turning the pages till the end.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143331620
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
The first incredibly gripping adventure in a heart-stopping new series by Puffin called ‘Classic Adventures’ Follow Fotikchand’s adventures through the colourful and dangerous streets of Kolkata in this action-packed thriller! An eleven-year-old boy, Bablu, gets kidnapped by four goons. As they make their escape in a stolen car, they meet with an accident and two of the goons die on the spot while the boy loses consciousness. The two surviving kidnappers, presuming the boy to be dead, leave him stranded. When Bablu regains consciousness, he realizes he has lost his memory. In his wanderings, he befriends a street juggler, Harun, who gives him shelter and introduces him to a new way of life. Bablu, now called Fotik, spends his days working in a tea shop, while his evenings are spent assisting Harun on his street shows. Gradually they develop a bond that makes them inseparable till one day the kidnappers spot Fotik, and Harun and he are forced to be on the run again. On the Run with Fotikchand is a thrilling story of everlasting friendship. Riveting and racy, it’ll have you turning the pages till the end.
Adventures of Feluda: Incident on the Kalka Mail
Author: Ray Satyajit
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143335788
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A prosperous gentleman employs Feluda to recover his blue briefcase, which has got switched with another passenger's on the Kalki mail.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143335788
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A prosperous gentleman employs Feluda to recover his blue briefcase, which has got switched with another passenger's on the Kalki mail.
Puffin Feluda Omnibus
Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143446224
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A stolen ring. A boy who can recall his past life. A gruesome murder. Including three unputdownable mysteries by master storyteller Satyajit Ray, this omnibus edition is the perfect introduction to the greatest exploits of Feluda and his sidekick, Topshe. In The Emperor's Ring, Feluda and Topshe are on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring gets stolen. As Feluda begins to investigate the theft, he finds himself hot on the trail of a devious criminal. In The Golden Fortress, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan in pursuit of Dr Hajra, a parapsychologist, and Mukul, a boy who claims to remember his previous life. After numerous adventures, they reach Mukul's Golden Fortress, where Feluda unravels the many strands of one of their most mind-boggling cases. In Bandits of Bombay, Feluda and his companions find themselves in the thick of a thrilling case, with a hair-raising climax aboard a train during a film shoot. Traversing fascinating landscapes and electrifying escapades, this collection is an absolute classic and a must-have for fans of detective fiction.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143446224
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A stolen ring. A boy who can recall his past life. A gruesome murder. Including three unputdownable mysteries by master storyteller Satyajit Ray, this omnibus edition is the perfect introduction to the greatest exploits of Feluda and his sidekick, Topshe. In The Emperor's Ring, Feluda and Topshe are on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring gets stolen. As Feluda begins to investigate the theft, he finds himself hot on the trail of a devious criminal. In The Golden Fortress, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan in pursuit of Dr Hajra, a parapsychologist, and Mukul, a boy who claims to remember his previous life. After numerous adventures, they reach Mukul's Golden Fortress, where Feluda unravels the many strands of one of their most mind-boggling cases. In Bandits of Bombay, Feluda and his companions find themselves in the thick of a thrilling case, with a hair-raising climax aboard a train during a film shoot. Traversing fascinating landscapes and electrifying escapades, this collection is an absolute classic and a must-have for fans of detective fiction.
The Collected Short Stories
Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9352140818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 605
Book Description
The best short stories of Satyajit Ray Best known for his immensely popular Feluda mysteries and the adventures of Professor Shonku, Satyajit Ray was also one of the most skilful short story writers of his generation. Ray’s short stories often explore the macabre and the supernatural, and are marked by the sharp characterization and trademark wit that distinguish his films. This collection brings together Ray’s best short stories—including such timeless gems as ‘Khagam’, ‘Indigo’, ‘Fritz’, ‘Bhuto’, ‘The Pterodactyl’s Egg’, ‘Big Bill’, ‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ and ‘The Hungry Septopus’—which readers of all ages will enjoy. A collection of forty-nine short stories
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9352140818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 605
Book Description
The best short stories of Satyajit Ray Best known for his immensely popular Feluda mysteries and the adventures of Professor Shonku, Satyajit Ray was also one of the most skilful short story writers of his generation. Ray’s short stories often explore the macabre and the supernatural, and are marked by the sharp characterization and trademark wit that distinguish his films. This collection brings together Ray’s best short stories—including such timeless gems as ‘Khagam’, ‘Indigo’, ‘Fritz’, ‘Bhuto’, ‘The Pterodactyl’s Egg’, ‘Big Bill’, ‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ and ‘The Hungry Septopus’—which readers of all ages will enjoy. A collection of forty-nine short stories
The Unicorn Expedition
Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758391
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Professor Shonku cannot dismiss without proof the possibility that unicorns do exist somewhere on earth. In fact, Charles Willard, a fellow scientist, claimed to have actually seen them in Tibet, but, unfortunately, died shortly afterwards. So, when Shonku learns that another expedition is starting off for Tibet, he jumps at the opportunity to trace Willard's route and find the unicorns. Tibet is just one of the exotic places Professor Shonku's exploits take him in this volume of stories. In the Sahara he comes face to face with a massive pyramid-like structure no one knew of earlier; he travels underwater in a submarine with two Japanese scientists to investigate the sudden appearance of deadly red fish that have taken to eating humans; in the caves of Bolivia he meets a primitive man who has been painting his dwelling with animal figures and strange mathematical formulae; and on a peculiar island which has appeared out of nowhere in the Pacific Ocean horrific plants suck out all his learning from his brain
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758391
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Professor Shonku cannot dismiss without proof the possibility that unicorns do exist somewhere on earth. In fact, Charles Willard, a fellow scientist, claimed to have actually seen them in Tibet, but, unfortunately, died shortly afterwards. So, when Shonku learns that another expedition is starting off for Tibet, he jumps at the opportunity to trace Willard's route and find the unicorns. Tibet is just one of the exotic places Professor Shonku's exploits take him in this volume of stories. In the Sahara he comes face to face with a massive pyramid-like structure no one knew of earlier; he travels underwater in a submarine with two Japanese scientists to investigate the sudden appearance of deadly red fish that have taken to eating humans; in the caves of Bolivia he meets a primitive man who has been painting his dwelling with animal figures and strange mathematical formulae; and on a peculiar island which has appeared out of nowhere in the Pacific Ocean horrific plants suck out all his learning from his brain
The Criminals of Kathmandu
Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351181332
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
A client with an evil lookalike. A stabbing in a hotel. A gang that peddles spurious drugs... The murder of a stranger in a Calcutta hotel leads Feluda and his friends to Kathmandu, straight into the den of Maganlal Meghraj, their old adversary. With an incident at Swayambhunath, an ambush in a prayer wheel factory, a thrilling night at the casino, and a prolonged LSD-induced delusion for Jatayu, the case soon turns into a memorable adventure. In a sensational climax, the master sleuth uncovers an international racket in spurious drugs and emerges victorious yet again.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351181332
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
A client with an evil lookalike. A stabbing in a hotel. A gang that peddles spurious drugs... The murder of a stranger in a Calcutta hotel leads Feluda and his friends to Kathmandu, straight into the den of Maganlal Meghraj, their old adversary. With an incident at Swayambhunath, an ambush in a prayer wheel factory, a thrilling night at the casino, and a prolonged LSD-induced delusion for Jatayu, the case soon turns into a memorable adventure. In a sensational climax, the master sleuth uncovers an international racket in spurious drugs and emerges victorious yet again.
The Final Adventures of Professor Shonku
Author: Satyajit Ray
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9353058228
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Just at the stroke of the half hour, the floor under our feet shook, and in that very instant, the sphere exploded into a thousand bits and scattered on the floor. Then, from the ruins was heard an eerie, disembodied voice declaiming, 'I know what comes after death!' In this last volume of Professor Shonku's escapades, the brilliant and benevolent scientist travels around the world once more to face near death situations. Each nerve wracking experience is faithfully recorded in his diary. We learn of Shonku being outwitted by his own invention, the Tellus computer; his helplessness when his arch-rival in Rome deliberately misplaces his wonder drug, Miracurall; and the thrilling discovery of a three-and-a-half-thousand-year-old sparkling diamond necklace and a papyrus in an ancient tomb in Cairo. Join the incredible Shonku on his many exhilarating adventures accompanied by his two long-time friends, his feline companion Newton, and his faithful retainer, Prahlad. Presented in a brilliant translation by Indrani Majumdar and the late author, this volume brings alive the wildly imaginative world of the weird and wonderful Professor Shonku.
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9353058228
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Just at the stroke of the half hour, the floor under our feet shook, and in that very instant, the sphere exploded into a thousand bits and scattered on the floor. Then, from the ruins was heard an eerie, disembodied voice declaiming, 'I know what comes after death!' In this last volume of Professor Shonku's escapades, the brilliant and benevolent scientist travels around the world once more to face near death situations. Each nerve wracking experience is faithfully recorded in his diary. We learn of Shonku being outwitted by his own invention, the Tellus computer; his helplessness when his arch-rival in Rome deliberately misplaces his wonder drug, Miracurall; and the thrilling discovery of a three-and-a-half-thousand-year-old sparkling diamond necklace and a papyrus in an ancient tomb in Cairo. Join the incredible Shonku on his many exhilarating adventures accompanied by his two long-time friends, his feline companion Newton, and his faithful retainer, Prahlad. Presented in a brilliant translation by Indrani Majumdar and the late author, this volume brings alive the wildly imaginative world of the weird and wonderful Professor Shonku.