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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
128
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction travel memoir collects memories of journeys across India, inviting readers to see travel as an experience on the move rather than a race to a destination. Its central theme is that the on-the-way momentsโthe surprises, the landscapes glimpsed from trains and roads, and the people who join the journeyโmake memories last. The intended reader is adults who relish reflective travel writing and soothing, insightful prose about place, memory, and discovery. The emotional tone is warm, contemplative, and quietly adventurous.
Content is presented as memory-led travel sketches and episodic vignettes that linger on encounters, landscapes, and the everyday magic found along the way. The reading experience is distinctive for its unhurried pace, vivid sensory detail, and gentle humor that invites readers to slow down and savor each scene. For readers curious about craft, it offers mindful observation, a careful sense of place through weather, sounds, and textures, and memory-work that turns journeys into meaningful narrativesโlearning that feels accessible and enjoyable through straightforward, evocative prose.
After finishing, readers gain a refreshed perspective on travel as a series of small, meaningful moments rather than a checklist of destinations. The collection nurtures curiosity, appreciation for everyday landscapes, and a quiet confidence to notice the world with fresh eyes, leaving a lasting impression of warmth and wanderlust.
Product Details
Author
Ruskin Bond
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
128
Language
English
SKU
BK0508523
ISBN
9788119635887
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
12.9x2.03x19.8CM
Binding
Hardback
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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.