Author: Mahesh Paranjpe
Publisher: Leadstart Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi, Anthology, Children
and YA Fiction
Pages: 206
Source: Publisher
Source: Publisher
Rating: 2/5
Science Fiction is the only genre I
have never touched before. After devoting so many years to science studies…Maybe
I was not that much excited to know more this and that. It’s awkward no and
Boom.. Here I got the chance to read these 12 short and adventurous stories
belong to the imaginative world.
The world exists in Author mind only and
then Mahesh Pasanjpe says “a tiny idea planted in a fertile young mind could
flower into a wondrous discovery. The reader of today could be the scientist of
tomorrow.”
Although this book is totally devoted
to children yet you want to read. After all who doesn’t want to be kid anymore?
I read it in one sit. Don’t expect these stories have any Unimaginative climax
or something. Still they seem complete in themselves. Stories described with
doodles, graphics are the beauty. Besides there are aliens, kids with
supernatural powers, giant asteroids, and different universe.
LAKSHMI’S VOICE – it’s a story of a kid named
Lakshmikant Pant , who possess a kind of voice which is not so normal, loud
enough to stop people from doing anything. And when Indian researchers got to
know about this, they try to use it as military weapon. They don’t even care
that lakshmi facing a lot of trouble while performing test. Ending was good
though.
THE BEST LAID PLANS – A floundering alien ship lands in
the desert, The occupants die but few members made it and they make sure to
continue their race further with loads of knowledge they gained. But in the end
their plans didn’t work somehow.
MISSION TO VENUS - A thousand years of terraforming
have changed venus, making it habitable for mankind. But the project trapped
into trouble, onstacles are there to get the success and then an investigation
team comes with their commandos.
FROM DIFFERENT TIMES – it is story of time travel. Protagonist was transferred into 18th
century by bolt of lightning. Now he has
to make adjustment just to survive, somehow situation gets out of control, but
he decides to be brave.
I hope you aware of little bit terminology
because you need it while reading. Although it is for teens.. 12-14 Years of
kids still If you would like to read stories about science projects, future of
artificial intelligence. You can give it a chance. Happy Reading!
TAKEN FROM THE BOOK –
"Earth, as mankind knew it, no longer existed. All species on Earth were destroyed forever. The Earth’s orbital speed was reduced by the asteroid impact and the moon’s orbit was also altered as a result."
"Datta was watching a classic
Hindi film from the 2020s, a period he was particularly fond of. It was just a
3D film with octophonic sound – totally outdated technology for the year 2094 –
but it played reasonably well on his senses.
About the Author
Mahesh Paranjpe, an M.
Tech. (Ind. Engg. & Op. Res.) from I.I.T. Powai, has worked with an Indian
IT MNC for nearly two decades. An avid reader from childhood, he continues to
be fascinated by the ideas and worlds created through words. The stories of
Roald Dahl lent enchantment to his childhood and he was introduced to classic
science fiction by authors like H.G. Wells, Jules Verne and Isaac Asimov, who
opened his mind to limitless possibilities. His other interests include
photography, music, films, and solving brain teasers – all of which he does his
best to fit into the routine of a harried Mumbaikar. Mahesh also loves to
travel and explore destinations on foot. He is a foodie and feels blessed to
have a wife who loves to cook as much as he loves to eat.