Kishor Upanyas Samagra 5 by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

In children's literature, Shirishendu Mukhopadhyay's towering popularity is undeniable. He has created a completely distinct world for children, filled with delightful and bizarre characters. As he himself puts it, "Ghosts, oddballs, peculiar folks, scatterbrains and wanderers, fools and clever ones, constables of all sizes, even kings come and settle into the pages of my writing."

But that's not all—his young adult novels feature a variety of characters: Kapalik, madmen, gluttons, stingy folks, and forgetful people. Their strange antics captivate young readers, keeping them engrossed and reluctant to turn away from the thrilling mysteries and adventures on the pages.

In Shirishendu's works, ghosts are a strong presence, yet none of them are terrifying; instead, they extend a hand of friendship and help those in distress. The fifth volume of "Kishore Upanyas Samagra" includes tales like "The Tale of Ashtapur," "Madan Tapadar's Box," "The Most Destructive Wrong Calculation," "When Bholu Became King," "Habbu's Doll," "The Conch of Nandibari," "The Grandson of Jang Bahadur Singh," "The Character of Asmanir," and "The Royal House of Gar Hekimpur."

These novels shine with humor, mystery, and a sense of well-being, making them bright gems in Bengali children's literature.