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Looking for the Rainbow
Ruskin Bond's first novel, The Room on the Roof, written when he was seventeen, received the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written a number of novellas, essays, poems and children's books, many of which have been published by Penguin. He has also written over 500 short stories and articles that have appeared in magazines and anthologies. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993, the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. Ruskin Bond was born in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh and grew up in Jamnagar, Dehradun, New Delhi and Shimla. As a young man, he spent four years in the Channel Islands and London. He returned to India in 1955. He now lives in Landour, Mussoorie, with his adopted family.
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Confessions of a Book Lover
Ruskin Bond's first novel, The Room on the Roof, written when he was seventeen, received the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written a number of novellas, essays, poems and children's books, many of which have been published by Penguin. He has also written over 500 short stories and articles that have appeared in magazines and anthologies. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993, the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. Ruskin Bond was born in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh and grew up in Jamnagar, Dehradun, New Delhi and Shimla. As a young man, he spent four years in the Channel Islands and London. He returned to India in 1955. He now lives in Landour, Mussoorie, with his adopted family
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The Tree Lover
Everything that you are always loved about Ruskin Bond is back. His mesmerizing descriptions of nature and his wonderful way with words his is Ruskin Bond at his finest. Read on as Rusty tells the story of his grandfather's relationship with the trees around him, who convinced that they love him back with as much tenderness as he loves them.
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The Day Grandfather Tickled a Tiger
A heart-warming story of love and friendship Grandfather had brought home Timothy, the little tiger cub, from the forests of the Shiwaliks. Timothy grew up to be a friendly tiger, with a monkey and a mongrel for company. But some strange circumstances lead Grandfather to take Timothy away to a zoo. will they ever meet again?,
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A Little Book of Love and Companionship
What is the first rule of love, and what the last? � How can love or friendship be good if it must end? � Is a book as good a companion as a person? � Is it sensible to love at all? India�s most beloved writer collects his own observations and those by some of his favourite authors and artists in this brilliant anthology on love, fellowship and togetherness. This is a book to gift yourself and every companion who has ever walked with you.
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A Little Book of Serenity
Why you must pause, look up and out of the window. � Why a geranium flowering on the windowsill and wind soughing in the pines is serenity � How rain drumming on the roof can still the mind as effectively as a night of meditation � How to recognize serenity once you have achieved it This gorgeous pocketbook collects some of Ruskin Bond�s wisest observations�as well as those of the thinkers he most admires�on a life of calm and how to live it. A Little Book of Serenity is perfect to dip into in moments of disquiet and of peace�and to share.
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The Big Book Of Animal Stories
And the roar came back to him, calling him, calling him forward: a roar that meant there would be more tigers in the land! For decades now Ruskin Bond has been charming us with his simple and captivating tales of Himalayan fauna, the zany and temperamental animals that were part of his grandfathers delightful menagerie of unusual pets in Dehra, the peaceful creatures that live in and around his house in Mussoorie and the mythical and fanciful beings of his fertile imagination. The Big Book of Animal Stories is a compilation of the best of Ruskin Bond animal stories and poems. Its pages are inhabited by the doughty tiger who survives against all odds, spelling hope for Indias fast-vanishing wildlife, the beautiful, sinewy leopard whose trust costs him dear; the good-natured hornbill who loves the rain, the mischievous monkey who insists on shaking hands with all who visit the house, the cross-grained cassowary bird who rudely rebuffs all attempts to befriend it, the python who keeps turning up in unexpected places, the squirrel who picks crumbs off the table, the beetle who keeps falling into the goldfish bowl, the whistling thrush, the leopard girl and the tiger king. Bringing together the finest writing by a master storyteller on the creatures, humble and mighty, that inhabit this earth along with us, this collection will enchant the Bond aficionado and initiate alike.
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The Essential Collecetion For Young Readers
Ruskin Bond has been writing stories for children for over six decades now, delighting and enchanting each new generation of readers with his heart-warming tales of friendship, love and coming-of-age. Curated in this essential collection are some of his best-loved stories, designed to introduce the young reader to Ruskins cast of beloved characters from the irrepressible Rusty, with his constant thirst for adventure, to his Grandfather, with his overflowing kindness towards all creatures great and small, from the resolute Bina, who braves a leopard to walk to school, to Suraj and Sunder Singh, who become unlikely friends. Including classic tales such as The Girl on the Train, Coming Home to Dehra, The Room of Many Colors' and The Blue Umbrella, in turns funny, touching, whimsical and nostalgic, this collection is a must-read for children and adults alike.
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A Gathering Of Friends-My Favourite Stories
The twenty-one stories in the book are the greatest pieces of fiction written by Ruskin Bond. Chosen by the author himself, from a body of work built over fifty years (Starting with his award-winning first novel, The Room on the Roof and ending with Tales of Fosterganj) this collection includes well-known masterpieces like 'The Night Train at Deoli', 'The Woman on Platform No 8', 'Rusty Plays Holi' (From the Room on the Roof), 'Angry River', 'The Blue Umbrella', 'The Eyes Have It', 'Most Beautiful', 'Panther's Moon', as well as newer stories like 'An Evening at the Savoy with H. H.' (From Maharani) and 'Dinner with Foster' (From Tales of Fosterganj). Taken together, the stories in 'A Gathering of Friends' show why Ruskin Bond has long been regarded as one of the pillars of Indian literature. This is a book that will delight his legions of fans as well as those lucky few who are new to his fiction.
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The Whistling Schoolboy And Other Stories Of Schoo
A thoughtful new collection of school stories from India's most beloved storyteller. Here is a collection of stories about school life that will appeal to every kind of school-goer. These are incidents from the authors own life, when he was a shy, quiet boy in boarding school, who chose the library over the football field and was known as the best cook among the Boy Scouts. Read about beloved and eccentric characters like the strict Mr Oliver, Miss Babcock, the school nurse and the Principal who once went missing. Get the shivers at the strange and wonderful happenings at school, from the lady in white roaming the school grounds to the ghost who turned up in a bed at the dormitory Hilarious and heart-warming, this collection brings together well-loved Ruskin Bond classics as well as brand new stories and is for every reader who has enjoyed going to school or is in school right now. Interesting Facts Simple yet touching, this delightful collection of school stories will engage all school-going children and will bring back warm memories for older readers. Thoughtfully chosen from a wide range of writings, this anthology includes a brand new story by Ruskin Bond, 'A Dreadful Gurgle'. Written by India's bestselling children's author, this book makes for a perfect gift for readers of all ages. About the Author Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years and has now over 120 titles in print-novels, collections of stories, poetry, essays, anthologies and books for children. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, received the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys award in 1957. He has also received the Padma Shri (1999), the Padma Bhushan (2014) and two awards from the Sahitya Akademi - one for his short stories and another for his writings for children. In 2012, the Delhi government gave him its Lifetime Achievement award.
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A Book Of Simple Living
Ruskin Bond was born in Kasauli in 1934. He grew up in Jamnagar, Dehradun and Shimla, worked briefly in Jersey, London and Delhi and moved to Mussoorie in the early 1960s to write full time. He has lived in Mussoorie ever since, alone at first and for many years now, with his adopted family.
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Potpourri
Ruskin Bond has yet again captivated the hearts of his readers by launching a collection of short stories entitled Potpourri. This book contains stories with several themes such as crime, mystery, humor, romance, and horror. Some of the short stories in this book include My Failed Omelettes and Other Disasters, In A Crystal Ball: A Mussoorie Mystery, From The Primaeval Past, The Zigzag Walk, Hanging At The Mango-Tope, The Girl On The Train, He Said It With Arsenic, Do You Believe In Ghosts, Susanna’s Seven Husbands, Gone Fishing, The Eyes Of The Eagle, A Little Song Of Love, At The Grave Of John Mildenhall In Agra, and At Sea With Uncle Ken. In this book, Bond recollects some of the moments in his life at Mussoorie, along with several other places he visited, presenting the readers with an eccentric set of characters that will keep them glued. The stories present in this book are based on the lives of simple people, experiencing occasional sorrows. In the story, He Said It With Arsenic, the readers are acquainted with a murderer in the family of the author, while the story The Overcoat, revolves around a ghost located in the Himalayas. This collection of short stories by Bond is based on the everyday life of human beings, which makes it easier for the readers to relate to. All in all, Potpourri is a must-have for all die-hard fans of Ruskin Bond.
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All Roads Lead To Ganga
‘The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India's civilization and culture, of the rise and fall of empires, of great and proud cities, of adventures of man...’ — Jawaharlal Nehru. The Ganges is a river which has held India's heart captive and drawn uncounted millions to her banks since the dawn of history. Originating in the mist-filled valleys of the Garhwal Himalayas – a land of dense forests, icy white glaciers, clear gurgling streams and towering mountains— a land which has been known as `Dev Bhoomi’ or the land of gods, the Ganga traverses hundreds of miles through the heartland till it flows into the sea. In this travel memoir, noted writer Ruskin Bond captures the breathtaking beauty and splendour of this magical landscape, describing with nostalgia and affection the places and people he has lived with and encountered for over forty years. In this engaging book, Bond provides a wonderfully evocative description of the mountain streams, the birds and animals, the wild flowers, the natural biosphere, the villages and dharmshalas, and the many shrines and places of pilgrimage — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Jamnotri, nestled in the mighty mountains —all written with the touch of a poet. Bond takes us to his quaint little world of charm, portraying an untarnished landscape and exploring the Ganga in her pristine glory, at the confluence of the Alaknanada and the Bhagirathi. From passionate descriptions about the pine and deodar trees in the hilly environs of northern India to plain reminiscences of the legendary ‘Gun Hill’ in Mussoorie, or vivid descriptions of birdsongs in the hills, Bond’s sensitive and lucid style and an eye for ordinary details make this book a pleasurable read.
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The Rupa Book Of Great Animal Stories
Here are exciting tales of hair-breadth escapes and thrilling encounters in the wild - stories of man's relationships with other living creatures, furred or feathered, fierce or friendly. All the stories were written out of the writers' own experiences.
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Roads To Mussoorie
Ruskin Bond has lived in the Himalayan region for most of his life, and made Mussoorie his home for decades. Roads To Mussoorie is a collection of stories about the place that was his home for a long time. Summary of the Book Ruskin Bond’s love for Mussoorie can be seen through most of his writings. In this book, he writes about life in Mussoorie and reveals a lot of details about the place through stories of many interesting characters. The stories have realistic situations and are humorous in nature, and the writing brings the place and people alive. The author recalls fondly his travels to and from Mussoorie through the years. He also includes sketches of the life in the town, scandals, and interesting incidents of family and friends. About Ruskin Bond Ruskin Bond is an Indian writer of British descent. He was recognized by The Indian Council for Child Education for his role in the growth of children’s literature in India. For this, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for his work Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1999, and again in 2014. Today, he lives with his adopted family in Landour, near Mussoorie.
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Shudders In The dark
The soothing voice of reason cannot always triumph over darkness. The stories in this anthology, compiled by Ruskin Bond, draw the reader into a powerful world of imagination and terror. They include the mystery of an astonishing ghost, the horror behind a perfectly executed murder, adventures in the depths of cold and stormy nights, and the fearful wrath of the dead.The soothing voice of reason cannot always triumph over darkness. The stories in this anthology, compiled by Ruskin Bond, draw the reader into a powerful world of imagination and terror. They include the mystery of an astonishing ghost, the horror behind a perfectly executed murder, adventures in the depths of cold and stormy nights, and the fearful wrath of the dead. About the Author One of India’s finest and most popular storytellers, Ruskin Bond is the author of several bestselling novels and collections of short stories, essays and poems. These include The Room on the Roof (winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize), A Flight of Pigeons, Time Stops at Shamli, Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (winner of the Sahitya Academy Award), Rain in the Mountains, Roads to Mussoorie, and A Little Night Music. He has also, over the years, expertly compiled and edited a number of anthologies.He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Delhi Government’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
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A Little Book Of Life
A Little Book of Life is a great compilation of some of Ruskin Bond’s favorite quotations, sayings, and aphorisms. Summary of the Book In this book, Ruskin Bond very skillfully puts together some of his most cherished and best-loved quotations and sayings. A Little Book of Life, as the title says is a book, which has all the elements of life, and is sure to make the readers sit back and smile. In the book, Ruskin Bond presents his thoughts on nature, love, money, family, friendship, enemies and in short, all the little elements that sum up our lives. About Ruskin Bond Ruskin Bond is an Indian author of British descent. He has been writing novels, poems, essays and short stories for over forty years now. He was awarded the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957, The Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993, and the Padma Shri in 1999. He was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Government of Delhi in 2012. His works include:The Room on the Roof, Vagrants in the Valley, Scenes from a Writer's Life, A Flight of Pigeons, Landour Days – A writers Journal, The Sensualist, The Road To The Bazaar, and The Panther's Moon, only to name a very few.
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The laughter Omnibus
An eclectic collection of stories, articles and verses, this anthology by Ruskin Bond is one of the funniest to be published in recent times. Including stories about a cricket match that defies all logic, a cheese with a less than pleasant o dour, and a goat that goes berserk in a drawing-room, The Rupa Laughter Omnibus is pure delight, from beginning to end. About the Author One of India’s finest and most popular storytellers, Ruskin Bond is the author of several bestselling novels and collections of short stories, essays and poems. These include The Room on the Roof (winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize), A Flight of Pigeons, Time Stops at Shamli, Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (winner of the Sahitya Academy Award), Rain in the Mountains, Roads to Mussoorie, and A Little Night Music. He has also, over the years, expertly compiled and edited a number of anthologies.He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Delhi Government’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
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Angry River
Facing an angry river can never be easy. This is a story about a little girl named Sita who has been carried away by the angry river and needs to fight for her survival. Summary of the Book Sita lived with her grandparents, three goats and hens on a small island that happened to be in the middle of a big river. In the island, they had a vegetable patch and peepul tree that served as a means of survival in the form of food. However, tragedy struck when the river flooded and took everything away with it, including Sita. It is up to Sita to look out for her own survival, but how? Read this classic that teaches the readers about courage and friendship that come to the rescue of Sita during her time of difficulty. About Ruskin Bond Ruskin Bond is an Indian writer of British descent. He was recognized by The Indian Council for Child Education for his role in the growth of children’s literature in India. For this, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for his work Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1999, and again in 2014. Today, he lives with his adopted family in Landour, near Missourie.