The Parrot Who Wouldn’t Talk & Other Stories
The Parrot Who Wouldn’t Talk & Other Stories

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-02-06

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 8184750595

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‘I think everyone has at least one eccentric aunt or uncle in the family. I had more than one. My boyhood days were enlivened by their presence.’ India’s best-loved children’s writer Ruskin Bond introduces us to some of the most endearing and adorable characters he has ever written about—his grandfather, with his unusual ability to disguise himself as just about anyone; the eccentric Uncle Ken, with his knack for trouble; the stationmaster Mr. Ghosh and his amazing family; and the unforgettable Aunt Ruby and her hilarious encounter with a parrot! Heart-warming, funny and delightful, The Parrot Who Wouldn’t Talk and Other Stories features some old favourites as well as refreshingly new stories. Marked by Bond’s inimitable style and trademark humour, and embellished with lively illustrations, this book will be a firm favourite with children.

Animals in the House | A short story in the popular Puffin chapter book series by Ruskin Bond | Illustrated bedtime tales, animal stories for kids
Animals in the House | A short story in the popular Puffin chapter book series by Ruskin Bond | Illustrated bedtime tales, animal stories for kids

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2023-10-19

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9357083057

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‘Grandfather and I saw eye to eye on the matter of pets, and whenever Grandmother decided it was time to get rid of a tame white rat or a squirrel, I would conceal them in a hole in the jackfruit tree.' Instead of having brothers and sisters to grow up with in India, young Ruskin had several odd companions, including a monkey, a tortoise, a python and a Great Indian Hornbill. His grandfather was responsible for all this wildlife, and their home in Dehra became a centre of action and laughter as a variety of creatures were brought home—the furry, feathered, fierce and friendly—all under one roof. Bursting with delightful illustrations, this chapter book features endearing characters and hilarious episodes, making it a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Ruskin Bond!

Grey Parrot and Other Stories
Grey Parrot and Other Stories

Author: W.W Jacobs

Publisher: Alma Books

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0714549525

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W.W. Jacobs delighted in finding unlikely humour in everyday situations and observations, and these tales succeed in raising a laugh from the most mundane of scenarios. In 'The Grey Parrot', a sailor buys a parrot for his wife, whom he suspects isn't faithful in his absence, hoping that the bird will inadvertently repeat anything untoward it hears. Unfortunately for him, the parrot exceeds his expectations, and it's not only his wife who is left blushing.This volume contains a careful selection of the very best stories from Jacobs's 150-strong repertory, and includes well-known standalone pieces such as 'The Monkey's Paw', as well as accounts of raucous dockside dalliances and tightly woven tales of poacher Bob Petty's crimes against the unlikely cast of an Essex village. Showcasing a unique assortment of stories spanning his writing career, this edition hopes to shine a light on a hugely talented writer who inspired many of the literary giants we now consider masters of the genre.

The Encyclopedic Vision of Ruskin Bond
The Encyclopedic Vision of Ruskin Bond

Author: Ishrat Ali Lalljee

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2022-05-16

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13:

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The book reviews a range of the writings of Ruskin Bond spanning over six decades, from his debut making novella, The Room on the Roof in 1956 to A Little Book about India in 2022. It provides a bird’s eye view of Mr. Bond’s compendious vision as a Nature Mystic, Metaphysic, Romantic, Environmentalist, Humanist, Historian, Biographer and Raconteur, among others. It also incorporates vignettes of the life and experiences of the author, besides his beliefs and philosophy. The book is an enhanced and enriched adaptation of a Doctoral Research which contains substantial inputs from Ruskin Bond himself and these augment the authenticity and depth of the book and gives it a first person feel.

The Hidden Pool
The Hidden Pool

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 8184754558

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Ruskin Bond's first novel for children in a whole new look! Laurie, an English boy in a small hill town in India, strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anil, the son of a local cloth merchant, and Kamal, an orphan who sells buttons and shoelaces but dreams of going to college. One day the three discover a secret pool on the mountainside, and it is there that they plan their greatest escapade yet—a trek to the Pindari Glacier, where no one from their town has gone before. This newly illustrated edition of Bond’s magical tale of camaraderie and adventure is sure to win over yet another generation of readers.

Earthquake
Earthquake

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9385890743

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What do you do when there's an earthquake?' asks Rakesh. Everyone in the Burman household has their own ideas, but when the tremors begin and things start to quake and crumble, they are all taken by surprise. Amidst the destruction, Rakesh's family stays strong. But will they survive the onslaught of yet another earthquake?

DUST ON THE MOUNTAIN
DUST ON THE MOUNTAIN

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 8184751583

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Bisnu finds how dangerous and lonely life can be for a boy who has to leave his home to earn money for his family. As he sets to work on the limestone quarries with the choking dust enveloping the beautiful mountain air, he longs for home more than ever.

Listen to Your Heart
Listen to Your Heart

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2022-05-19

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 9354924700

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'I followed my heart instead of my head. It is something I have done all my life.' Shortly before his eighteenth birthday, Ruskin embarks on a literary journey and reaches England after charting unknown waters. Greeted by the uncertainties of a new city, he muses over his loneliness, switches jobs, falls in love, befriends the ocean and relentlessly chases a big dream! What follows next is the metamorphosis of a journal entry into a novel as we time-travel to the fascinating events that led to the making of his iconic book, The Room on the Roof. Capturing memorable experiences from young Ruskin's life, Listen to Your Heart is an inspiration for aspiring young writers, a meditation on embracing fears, seizing every opportunity but most importantly living one's dreams.

Panther's Moon and Other Stories
Panther's Moon and Other Stories

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780140360448

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A collection of animal stories, set in India. The author also wrote Flames in the Forest and Getting Grannie's Glasses.

Parrotfish
Parrotfish

Author: Ellen Wittlinger

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-06-19

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1442466812

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Angela Katz-McNair has never felt quite right as a girl, but it’s a shock to everyone when she cuts her hair short, buys some men’s clothes, and announces she’d like to be called by a new name, Grady. Grady is happy about his decision to finally be true to himself, despite the practical complications, like which gym locker room to use. And though he didn’t expect his family and friends to be happy about his decision, he also didn’t expect kids at school to be downright nasty about it. But as the victim of some cruel jokes, Grady also finds unexpected allies in this thought-provoking novel that explores struggles any reader can relate to.