NBF publishes Nadeem Akhtar’s science fiction book “Sonora”

ISLAMABAD  –  National Book Foundation (NBF), under the Ministry of Federal Edu­cation and Professional Training, has published renowned writer and poet Nadeem Akhtar Ghazali’s unique science fiction book for chil­dren, “Sonora” (The Magical Uni­verse of the Solar System). The 206-page informative and engaging book is priced at Rs. 670 and is available at a 50 percent discount at NBF of­fices, bookshops and outlets estab­lished across the country.

“Sonora” offers an engaging blend of scientific knowledge, imagination and adventure for school and college students. The central character, Sono, has a deep curiosity about the stars and the universe. Driven by this curi­osity, he enters the fascinating world of the Solar System through two mys­terious characters from the distant fictional planet Flokian-the space girl Setlarin and the space boy Zinoma. The three embark on journeys to dif­ferent planets aboard a unique cap­sule-like spacecraft, the Flash Time Modular, equipped with modern sci­entific devices. They explore hidden secrets of the universe and become part of fascinating adventures.

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The book presents information about the Solar System, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, along with various celestial phenomena, in an engaging storytelling style. The author skillfully combines scientific facts with imagination and adven­ture, making the pursuit of knowl­edge an enjoyable experience for young readers. Each journey broad­ens Sono’s knowledge, curiosity and imagination, introducing readers to the mysteries of the universe.

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