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The Essential Collection For Young Readers
by Ruskin Bond
Description:
Ruskin Bond has been writing stories for children for over six decades now, delighting and enchanting each new generation of readers with his heart-warming tales of friendship, love and coming-of-age. Curated in this essential collection are some of his best-loved stories, designed to introduce the young reader to Ruskins cast of beloved charactersfrom the irrepressible Rusty, with his constant thirst for adventure, to his Grandfather, with his overflowing kindness towards all creatures great and small; from the resolute Bina, who braves a leopard to walk to school, to Suraj and Sunder Singh, who become unlikely friends.
Including classic tales such as The Girl on the Train, Coming Home to Dehra, The Room of Many Colours and The Blue Umbrella; in turns funny, touching, whimsical and nostalgic, this collection is a must-read for children and adults alike.
Reading Guide:
Children Read Themselves: 8-13
Reading is a healthy ritual for children, Skryf believes!
About The Author
Ruskin Bond (born 19 May 1934) is an Indian author of British descent. He lives with his adopted family in Landour, in Mussoorie, India. The Indian Council for Child Education has recognized his role in the growth of children’s literature in India. He got the Sahitya Academy Award in 1992 for Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, for his published work in English. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014.
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