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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
223
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Two classic novels—The Room On The Roof and Vagrants In The Valley—are collected in this Penguin India paperback edition. Written with Ruskin Bond's signature simplicity and a keen eye for nature, these coming-of-age stories follow Rusty, a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian boy in Dehradun, as he learns about friendship, independence, and what it means to belong. Perfect for teens and adult readers who treasure quiet, reflective fiction, this collection offers warmth, curiosity, and a gentle sense of adventure.
Written in Bond's clear, intimate voice, The Room On The Roof invites readers into Rusty's world as he runs from a strict guardian and discovers a circle of friends, culture, and first awakenings. The companion novel, Vagrants In The Valley, carries forward the same mood, expanding the heart of adolescence with new challenges, loyalties, and discoveries. Together in one volume they create a seamless coming‑of‑age journey that feels complete and generous.
Presented as a single, engrossing reading experience, the book pairs vivid nature writing with quiet humor and steady storytelling. The rooms, hills, rivers, and skies of Dehradun become characters of their own as Bond renders everyday moments with grace, warmth, and memorable, humane detail. The two novels unfold at a thoughtful pace, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and imagine a world where curiosity and kindness shape a young life.
After finishing The Room On The Roof and Vagrants In The Valley, readers carry a soft sense of connection and a deeper appreciation for adolescence. The stories linger—about bravery found in ordinary moments, the pull of home and culture, and the possibility that growing up can be both adventurous and comforting.
Product Details
Author
Ruskin Bond
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of Pages
223
Language
English
SKU
BK0025899
ISBN
9780140239591
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20 x 14 x 4 cm
Binding
Paperback
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