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Puffin Classics presents The Diary of a Space Traveller and Other Stories penned by Satyajit Ray. Summary of the Book This edition for children contains an introduction written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It brings you a collection of stories that revolve around the eccentric protagonist, Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku. He has a pet cat called Prahlad. Shonku sets on a voyage to Mars with his companions – Bidhushekhar, his loyal servant, and his robot. They are not traced after their departure on a rocket. A poor man finds a journal one day and gives it to the editor of Sandesh. The journal reveals the numerous exploits of Professor Shonku and his companions in space. It also describes how Professor Shonku’s plan of reaching Mars was ridiculed by his neighbour, and how, upon reaching Mars, they were attacked by hostile Martians. Professor Shonku and his companions escape from Mars and wander in space until they discover the planet of Tafa, whose occupants are seemingly the first civilized humans of the solar system. Here, Shonku's troupe is warmly welcomed and Professor Shonku is even made a fellow citizen! Discover more fun in this classic edition for children that presents Ray’s unparalleled imagination and the flair for storytelling. About Satyajit Ray Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and short-story writer. Noted as one of the finest auteurs in world cinema, he is best remembered for his feature-length films, including Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Apur Sansar, Devi and Charulata. He was honoured with several awards for his work, including an Academy Award and the Bharat Ratna. His literary works include his Feluda stories, for which he is best remembered in literary circles.