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Paperback
Number of Pages
208
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Room On The Roof Is A Tender Coming-Of-Age Novel That Follows Rusty, A Sixteen-Year-Old Anglo-Indian Boy Navigating Adolescence In The Constrained World Of Dehra Dun. With Warmth, Quiet Courage, And A Spark Of Adventure, This Story Speaks To Readers Who Love Character-Driven Journeys, Cross-Cultural Friendships, And The Search For Personal Freedom. Ideal For Teens And Curious Readers Alike, The Room On The Roof Offers A Heartfelt Invitation To Explore Identity, Belonging, And The Thrill Of Growing Up.
Written With Intimate, Accessible Prose, The Book Unfolds Through Rusty's Perspective As He Runs Away From An English Guardian And Discovers A Vibrant Life Among His Indian Friends. The Experience Is Rich With Bustling Bazaars, Colorful Hindu Festivals, And Moments Of Quiet Reflection, All Told At A Pace That Feels Both Lyrical And Engaging. This Edition Adds A New Introduction And Illustrations That Deepen The Sense Of Place And Character, Making The Story Resonate With A New Generation.
Beyond The Adventures, The Room On The Roof Explores Questions Of Identity, Belonging, And The Courage To Choose Your Own Path. Readers Meet Memorable Characters, Step Into The Sensory World Of Dehra Dun, And Feel How Friendship And Community Can Offer Freedom As Real As Any Road Opened By A Runaway Plan.
After Finishing The Room On The Roof, Readers Carry With Them A Sense Of Possibility, Empathy, And The Courage To Forge Their Own Path. The Story Leaves You Feeling Inspired, Thoughtful, And More Open To The Connections That Shape Who You Become.
Product Details
Author
Ruskin Bond
Publisher
Puffin
Number of Pages
208
Language
English
SKU
BK0032974
ISBN
9780143333388
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
1.21 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 250
₹ 212
₹ 38 Off
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 Children’S 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 Children’S 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. Bond’Syrical 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 Inife’S 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, Bond’S 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 Children’S 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 Children’S Book Of The Year, 2021); It’S A Wonderfulife; The Shadow On The Wall; Song Of The Forest; And Theast Tiger.
This is exactly what a good book should do — entertain you, challenge you, and leave you feeling like the time was genuinely well spent. Ruskin Bond delivers on all three counts. I've already recommended it to everyone in my office. A wonderful purchase.
Few books manage to be both intellectually stimulating and genuinely enjoyable to read. The Room on the Roof is one of them. Ruskin Bond's command of the subject is evident throughout and the presentation is superb. Highly, highly recommended.
Genuinely one of the best books I've read this year. Ruskin Bond writes with clarity and intelligence and the ideas in The Room on the Roof are both original and immediately relevant. I came away from it thinking differently about something I thought I understood. That doesn't happen often. Highly recommended.
Outstanding in every respect. The Room on the Roof shows Ruskin Bond at their very best — clear thinking, elegant writing, ideas that linger. I don't give five stars lightly but this absolutely earned them.
I picked this up on a recommendation and I'm so glad I did. Ruskin Bond has produced something special here — enjoyable to read while also being genuinely substantive. The kind of book you want to press into people's hands. Five stars without any hesitation at all.