Dashti Kishor Upanyas by Moti Nandi

In a departure from the conventional realms of detective stories, adventure, science fiction, exploration, and humorous tales, Moti Nandi has won the hearts of young readers by writing a new kind of story for children. These fresh, unique novels are set against the backdrop of the world of sports. No one before him had expanded the scope of topics in this way. In this regard, Moti Nandi stands out as a distinctive name among young adult writers.

For those growing up while playing, the popularity of these stories lies not just in the familiar images of sports, but in the themes of struggle, victory, and defeat woven into these tales. These aspects inspire young readers the most. They discover with amazement that the story is about them. The neighbourhood, the playground, the club, the people around them, their relatives—these are all present in the narrative. The story speaks to their own convictions and resolutions, efforts, and dreams.

Through exploring the light and shadow of the sports world, victories and defeats, preparation and trials, connections and training, these ten novels depict an unbeatable, multifaceted life. The stories include: Nandida Not Out, Striker, Stopper, Aparajita Ananda, Naran, Ferari, Dol Bodoler Aage, Shibar Fire Asa, Tulsi, and Minuchinu r Trophy.