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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
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This is a collection of short, characterโdriven stories for readers who love thoughtful fiction. Set in the heartland of India among Himalayan foothills and lush forests, these tales celebrate quiet courage, honesty, and fidelity through the lives of ordinary villagers and travelers. The intended reader is someone who enjoys gentle, uplifting narratives, suitable for curious children and adults alike, with a warm, comforting, and hopeful tone. Ideal for family reading and classroom use, this is a childrenโs educational book that invites thoughtful discussion and activity-based learning.
The stories unfold through intimate portraits of villagers, a respected teacher, and visiting characters. The writing is simple yet luminous, weaving natural beauty with moments of loss, resilience, and grace. A steady faith in God, family, and neighbor threads through each page, offering a vivid snapshot of a world that feels both deeply rooted and slowly changing.
Reading is story-led and atmosphere-rich, with vivid sensory descriptions that invite readers to pause, notice details, and imagine the landscapes. The pace is measured, making the experiences approachable for slower readers or family read-aloud sessions. The tales explore loss, social tensions, and the quiet strength of community, without sensational twists, leaving space for reflection and personal resonance.
After finishing, readers gain empathy for ordinary people and a deeper appreciation for community, faith, and quiet perseverance. The collection offers a hopeful perspective on lifeโs challenges and a lasting sense of connection to the world just beyond the doorstep.
Product Details
Author
Ruskin Bond
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
184
Language
English
SKU
9780140128420
ISBN
9780140128420
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
22.86x15.24x3.18cm
Binding
Paperback
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Ruskin Bond Is Known For His Signature Simplistic And Witty Writing Style. He Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Short Stories, Novellas, Collections, Essays And ChildrenโS Books; And Has Contributed A Number Of Poems And Articles To Various Magazines And Anthologies. At The Age Of 23, He Won The Prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize For His First Novel, The Room On The Roof. He Was Also The Recipient Of The Padma Shri In 1999, Lifetime Achievement Award By The Delhi Government In 2012 And The Padma Bhushan In 2014. Born In 1934, Ruskin Bond Grew Up In Jamnagar, Shimla, New Delhi And Dehradun. Apart From Three Years In The Uk, He Has Spent All His Life In India And Now Lives In Landour, Mussoorie, With His Adopted Family. Ruskin Bond'S First Novel, The Room On The Roof, Written When He Was Seventeen, Won The John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize In 1957. Since Then He Has Written Several Novels (Including Vagrants In The Valley, A Flight Of Pigeons And Delhi Is Not Far), Essays, Poems And Children'S Books, Many Of Which Have Been Published By Penguin India. He Has Also Written Over 500 Short Stories And Articles That Have Appeared In A Number Of Magazines And Anthologies. He Received The Sahitya Akademi Award In 1993 And The Padma Shri In 1999. 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, The Night Train At Deoli, Time Stops At Shamli, Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra (Winner Of The Sahitya Akademi Award), Angry River, The Blue Umbrella, Rain In The Mountains, Roads To Mussoorie, A Little Night Music, Tigers For Dinner, Tales Of Fosterganj, And A Gathering Of Friends. Ruskin Bond Was Awarded The Padma Shri By The Government Of India In 1999, A Lifetime Achievement Award By The Delhi Government In 2012 And The Padma Bhushan In 2014. Ruskin Bond, A Beloved ChildrenโS Author, Was Born On 19 May 1934 And Currently Resides With His Adopted Family In Landour, Mussoorie. With Over 60 Plus Years Of Experience As A Writer, Bond Has Written In Various Genres. Among His Several Bestselling Works Are Fiction, Short Stories, Novellas, Essays And Collections, Some Of Which Delve Into His Own Autobiography. BondโSyrical Prose Beautifully Captures The Essence Of Nature, Evoking A Deep Sense Ofonging And Nostalgia. Through His Stories, He Reminds Us Of The Importance Of Embracing Simplicity And Finding Joy InifeโS Small Pleasures. The Tranquil Pace Of His Writing Grants Readers The Opportunity To Pause And Reflect Upon The Beauty That Surrounds Them. By Evoking A Yearning For A Simpler Time, BondโS Stories Emphasize The Significance Of Slowing Down And Cherishing The Present. In His Writing, Bond Skillfully Encapsulates The Very Soul Of The Indianandscape, With Its Vibrant Colours, Sounds And Aromas. Through His Stories, He Pays Homage To The Age-Old Tradition Of Oral Storytelling, Ensuring Its Preservation For Generations To Come. He Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Short Stories, Novellas, Collections, Essays And ChildrenโS Books, And Has Contributed A Number Of Poems And Articles To Various Magazines And Anthologies. At The Age Of Twenty-Three, He Won The Prestigious Johnlewellyn Rhys Prize For His First Novel, The Room On The Roof. He Was Also The Recipient Of The Padma Shri In 1999,Ifetime Achievement Award By The Delhi Government In 2012 And The Padma Bhushan In 2014. Born In 1934, Bond Grew Up In Jamnagar, Shimla, New Delhi And Dehradun. Apart From Three Years In The Uk, He Has Spent All Hisife In India, And Nowives Inandour, Mussoorie, With His Adopted Family. At The Age Of 23, He Won The Prestigious Johnlewellyn Rhys Prize For His First Novel, The Room On The Roof. Apart From Three Years In The Uk, He Has Spent All Hisife In India And Nowives Inandour, Mussoorie, With His Adopted Family. 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 Johnlewellyn Rhys Prize); A Flight Of Pigeons; The Night Train At Deoli; Time Stops At Shamli; Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra (Winner Of The Sahitya Akademi Award); Angry River; The Blue Umbrella; Delhi Is Not Far; Rain In The Mountains; Tigers For Dinner; Tales Of Fosterganj; A Gathering Of Friends; Upon An Old Wall Dreaming; Small Towns, Big Stories; Unhurried Tales; A Gallery Of Rascals; Rhododendrons In The Mist; Miracle At Happy Bazaar (Winner Of The Kalingaiterary Festival ChildrenโS Book Of The Year, 2021); ItโS A Wonderfulife; The Shadow On The Wall; Song Of The Forest; And Theast Tiger.