Books by Ruskin Bond

Book SynopsisRuskin Bond's stories feature Indian children's adventures, mischief, and responsibilities, showcasing the essence of childhood with themes of happiness and freedom. The collection, including characters like Bina and Rusty, is part of a curated children's bookshelf aimed at enriching young readers' lives with a mix of bestsellers and new releases.

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Book SynopsisAs a novelist and storyteller, I have always drawn upon my memories of places that I have known andived in over the years. More than most writers, perhaps, I find myself drawing inspiration from the pastmy childhood, adolescence, youth, early manhood.. The stories and the poems float in through my window, float in from the magic mountains and the words appear on the page without much effort on my part.Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years, in the course of which he has come to be known for his simple and witty writing style. These twenty-five stories form a delightful collection of some of his non-fiction sketches, his interaction with the natural world and hisife in small towns that has given him some of his biggest stories.Bond''s journey as a writer has been a remarkable one and these stories show the master storyteller at his very best.

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Book SynopsisSet in Bond''s beloved Dehradun, The Road to the Bazaar is a delightful collection of short stories that bring toife the amusing exploits of Suraj, Ranji, Koki and their friends, as they grow up in the small hillside town of North India. In his inimitable style, Bond etches out the everyday incidents that shape theirives: there is Mukesh''s visit to the Delhi zoo which inspires him to start his own, Koki''s beetle race against Bhim and Ranji that results in an unexpected winnerand Suraj''s great train journey which sees the forging of an unlikely friendship in a goods train. Including classics such as ''Ranji''s Wonderful Bat'', ''The Boy Who Broke the Bank'' and ''Koki''s Song'', The Road to the Bazaar demonstrates why Bond continues to be one of India''s best-loved authors.

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Book SynopsisThe Rakshasas' harks back to traditional hill spirits, while 'The Night of the Millennium' poises us tantalizingly on the brink of the future.

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Book SynopsisBased on true events, this story is haunting, rich in details and drama. It is told with simplicity and humanity.

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Book SynopsisRusty is a quite imaginative and sensitive boy who lives with his grandparents in pre-Independence Dehra Run. Though he is not that adventurous himself, the strangest and most extraordinary things keep happening around him.

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Book SynopsisA special box set edition of Ruskin Bond's best stories, poetry, and non-fiction pieces, including treasuries like The Room of Many Colours and Uncles, Aunts and Elephants, as well as an anthology of sports stories. Sumptuously illustrated with a rich cast of characters, this definitive book is a treasure for all fans of India's beloved author.

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Book SynopsisFor several decades, Ruskin Bond's stories about Rusty, a quiet, imaginative and sensitive boy growing up in the hills, have enthralled and entertained young readers. After the immense popularity of Rusty, the boy from the Hills, a chronicle of Rusty's early years in Dehra Dun Rusty Runs Away takes Rusty's story forward to his ado lent years.

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Book SynopsisTen-year-old Ruskin spends holidays with new family in Dehradun after father's death. Longs for father's company and old belongings. Explores town, makes unlikely friendships. Reflects on boyhood years with humor, charm, and heartache.

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Book SynopsisRuskin follows his heart, embarks on a literary journey to England, faces uncertainties, loneliness, love, and chases his dream. The story captures his transformation into a writer, leading to the creation of his iconic book, The Room on the Roof. A tale of inspiration for young writers, embracing fears, seizing opportunities, and living dreams.

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Book Synopsiszany poems, limericks, terse verse, and more.

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Book SynopsisIntimate, exhilarating writings on adventure, meditation, and life in the captivating wildness of the Himalayan Mountains—with contributions from Amitav Ghosh, Mark Twain, Rabindranath Tagore, Peter Matthiessen, and more.For some, the Himalaya is a frontier against which people test themselves. Others find refuge and tranquility in the mountains, a place where they can seek their true selves, perhaps even God. Over millennia, the mountains have cradled civilization itself and nurtured teeming, irrepressible life. With over thirty essays, this exhilarating anthology offers a dazzling range of voices that reveal accounts of great ascents and descents—from reflecting on a deadly avalanche to searching for a snow leopard and enjoying the simple pleasure of riding a handcar down a railway track. These diverse writings bring to life the spirit of the Himalaya in an unparalleled panorama.Contributors include:Amitav Ghosh Mark Twain Rabindranath Tagore Peter Matthiessen Edmund Hillary Aleister Crowley Andrew Harvey Vicki Mackenzie Sarat Chandra Das H. A. Giles (Trans.) Jahangir Sven Hedin Frank S. Smythe Anil Yadav Jinasena Arundhathi Subramaniam Dharamvir Bharati Swami Vivekananda Rahul Sankrityayan Francis Younghusband Ruskin Bond Jemima Diki Sherpa Kirin Narayan Jawaharlal Nehru Abdul Wahid Radhu Jim Corbett Bill Aitken Hridayesh Joshi Dom Moraes Manjushree Thapa

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Book SynopsisA collection of gripping accounts of travelers and adventurers across various historical and geographical settings, showcasing famous escapes and the universal thirst for adventure in courageous human hearts.

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Book SynopsisRuskin Bond's collection of fairy tales from around the world includes stories like 'The Green Man of Sinai' from Egypt and 'Jivaka the Boy Wonder' from India. A diverse and captivating read for book lovers.

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Book SynopsisThe 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

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Book SynopsisIn this collection of stories, which includes a little girl waiting for her father to return from war, a Eurasian schoolboy and his finicky grandmother who detests the English, a middleaged man who goes back to school and a destitute lad coping with a school full of wealthy students, Ruskin Bond brings together some of the finest writing ever to capture the unforgettable years of schoollife

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Book SynopsisOnce I saw her, leaning over the balcony railing. I stopped the taxi and waved to her. She waved back, smiling like the sun breaking through clouds. Suffused with warmth and passion, the stories in Falling in Love Again showcase the myriad variations of romantic love-fleeting, intimate, joyous, heartbreaking. Featuring classic stories by Ruskin Bond, such as ''The Eyes Have It'' and ''The Girl from Copenhagen'', this stirring collection captures the range of feelings that are indubitably part of the infinite spectrum of love.

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Book SynopsisBut one day, the river flooded and took everything with it, including Sita. How will Sita survive when the angry river sweeps her away?

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Book SynopsisWhen Bina shifts to a school in Nauti, which is aong way from Koli, her village, she must daily cross the mountain, the river and walk through the jungle to get there. She is accompanied by Prakash, a boisterous twelve year old and Sonu, her excitable younger brother. Together, they have many adventures, from helping old Mr. Mani save his Potatoes from porcupines to visiting the town of Tehri and from escaping aandslide to encountering aeopard in the jungle. A touching and warm story by Ruskin Bond, this beautifully illustrated book showcasesife in the hills and the wonders of friendship and bravery.An attractive edition of one of Ruskin Bond''s most popular stories.Ideal for young readers with itsarge font and eye-catching illustrationsA beautiful introduction to the works of Ruskin Bond for children.

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Book SynopsisRemember the old road,The steep stony pathThat took us up from Rajpur,Toiling and sweatingAnd grumbling at the climb,But enjoying it all the same..''From Remember the Old Road'' by Ruskin BondSometimes, a journey can be of discovery. And, in this compilation, Ruskin Bond has discovered hair-raising stories of other people''s journeys, taken many many years ago. Bond describes the old track from Rajpur to Mussorie, surrounded by Oak trees and colonial buildings in The Kipling Road''. Braving blizzards and bandits, M. Huc takes a momentous journey toadakh in Journey to the Forbidden City'', while Osa Johnson, the only woman adventurer in the book, gives her awe-inspiring account of cannibals in A Woman Among Cannibals''. Be it travelling for shikar or search for newands or just for survival, this book is packed with action!

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