A prolific Anglo-Indian writer in English, Ruskin Bond has written novels, short stories, non-fiction and essays for children. He is considered to be one of the best children’s authors in India. Ruskin Bond has received numerous awards and honors for his literary contributions. His writings have been adapted into many movies and television series. His books are famous for poignant characters and picturesque descriptions of nature and the beautiful Indian countryside. Sharp, splendid stories full of optimism and the bright side of the world is a hallmark of the Ruskin Bond books. Although Bond is famous for children’s literature, he has also written numerous works that include other genres, ranging from horror to romance to poetry.
With this article we intend to transmit to our readers a list of 15 of the best books by Ruskin Bond from the more than 500 works composed by him.
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1. the blue umbrella (claims the book)
In exchange for her lucky leopard claw pendant, binya acquires a beautiful blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in her village, especially ram bharosa, the merchant. Set in the beautiful Garhwal Hills, the book perfectly captures life in a village.
2.the hidden pool (claim the book)
laurie, an english boy from a small village in the hills of india, strikes up a strange friendship with anil and kamal. one day, the three of them discover a secret pool near the side of the mountain. There, they plan their last escape yet: a trek to the Pindari Glacier, where no one from their place has gone before.
3. the cherry tree (claim the book)
rakesh plants a cherry seedling in his garden and watches it grow. When the monsoon arrives, the little tree survives many adversities such as the strong storm, the goats that eat its leaves and many others. This book teaches us a valuable lesson about persistence and willpower.
4. the wind on haunted hill (claim the book)
On a stormy afternoon, in search of shelter, usha rushes towards the ruins of a haunted hill, dark and creepy. inside the tin roof moans, strange shadows are projected against the wall and the little usha trembles with fear because she is not alone. this book is a typical bond-style horror with chilling descriptions coupled with subtle humor.
5. when the tiger was king (claim the book)
This book is an anthology of short stories. When the Tiger Was King recalls the time when tigers roamed the Indian subcontinent without fear of man or beast. Ruskin Bond brings together some of the most interesting tiger stories ever written, a fitting and beautiful tribute to the majesty and splendor of India’s divine kings.
6. the tree lover (claims the book)
narrated by rusty, one of the most common characters in the ruskin bond books, the tree lover is the story of rusty’s grandfather’s relationship with the trees around him. he is convinced that the trees love him as dearly as he loves them. With fascinating descriptions of nature, this book is Ruskin Bond at its finest.
7. white mice (claim the book)
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ruskin is eager to teach his brainless uncle a lesson. after all, he put him on the wrong train! Armed with gifts from his new friend, the stationmaster, and a pair of beautiful white mice, Ruskin devises the perfect revenge. The book is peppered with endearing characters and brought to life with delightful artwork. This book makes a splendid gift for young adventurers.
8. the night train in deoli and other stories (claim the book)
The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories is a collection of 30 beautiful short stories from Ruskin Bond. The collection of simple, moving and insightful stories will take you to the heavenly grounds of Dehradun and Mussoorie. ‘the night train at deoli’ is the story of a boy who sees a girl on the platform of deoli station. he feels the need to meet her, but he is not sure if he will find her again.
9. rusty, the boy from the hills (claims the book)
This book tells the stories of Rusty, a quiet, imaginative and sensitive boy who lives in his grandparents’ house in pre-independence Dehradun. Although he himself is not the adventurous type, the strangest and most extraordinary things keep happening all around him, so the stories he has to tell are simply fascinating. This book follows the most exciting years of Rusty’s life: from early childhood through adolescence. Ruskin Bond created Rusty to weave stories about his own past.
10. rain in the mountains: himalayan notes (reclaim the book)
Rain in the Mountains is a collection of stories, excerpts, essays, and poems written by Ruskin Bond after living in many small Himalayan villages. When he describes the beauty of the wild nature of the Himalayas, this book will strike a chord even with those who are not familiar with the beauty of nature. Vivid descriptions of clear blue skies, singing larks, and sparkling streams make this book an excellent companion for contemplation and quiet reading.
11. a face in the dark (reclaim the book)
ruskin bond once said that while he doesn’t believe in ghosts, he sees them all the time: in the woods, in a bar, in a crowd outside a movie theater. a face in the dark is a collection of supernatural tales narrated in a very natural way. the stories have eerie settings like a creepy pine forest, an abandoned graveyard, and a haunted house.
12. maharani (claim the book)
maharani is the story of neena, the spoiled, selfish, beautiful, elderly widow of the maharajah of mastipur. She has inherited a considerable amount of wealth from her late husband, and the narrative focuses on her luxurious life in the 1960s and 1970s. She lives in a huge old house in Mussoorie with her dogs and the caretaker. her. She is also a classmate of Ruskin Bond, who disapproves of her antics: taking lovers and discarding them, drinking too much. is a delightful novel about love, death, and friendship.
13. susana’s seven husbands (claim the book)
This is the story of Susanna who has a weakness for falling in love with the wrong men. Over the years, Susanna becomes notorious as the merry widow who moves from one marriage to another, leaving behind a trail of dead husbands. This book includes the original short story, the novel into which she expanded, and the screenplay for 7 Khoon Maaf, the Bollywood movie that was based on the novel.
14. a little book of serenity (claim the book)
This superb paperback collects some of Ruskin Bond’s wisest observations, as well as those of the thinkers he most admires, on the quiet life and how to live it. ‘a little book of serenity’ is perfect for immersing yourself in moments of restlessness and peace. there are other books similar to this one, like a little book of beauty, a little book of love and companionship, a little book of happiness, aren’t the titles themselves tempting enough?
15. love between the shelves (reclaim the book)
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the love between the shelves is a look at the life of ruskin bond through the books he has loved and an introduction to some forgotten classics. a book about books and reading, link begins with the first book he discovered on the shelf, p.g. Wodehouse’s love among chickens, and he goes on to reminisce about his school days in Shimla, where he discovered Shakespeare, Emily Bronte and H.E. bats.
Which book do you plan to start with?
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