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.

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

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 8184754442

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Ten unforgettable tales of fascinating human encounters with animals and birds—of a man-eater that terrorizes an entire village; the strange and wonderful trust that develops between a fierce leopard and a boy; revengeful monkeys who never forgive a woman who grows dahlias; a crow who genuinely thinks human beings are stupid; and many others— that create a world in which men and wild creatures struggle to survive despite each other: a world where, in the end, one is not quite sure which side one is on. Panther’s Moon and Other Stories is another marvellous collection of stories from India’s most-loved author that will once again amuse, enchant, and delight readers of all ages.

Mr Oliver's Diary
Mr Oliver's Diary

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2016-10-26

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 818475387X

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A gun-toting, violin-playing headmaster A homicidal barber A hungry leopard and about a hundred frogs on the loose Boys with a talent for pranks and jokes Mr Oliver, a history teacher, arrives in Simla with a trainload of hungry boys to start a new term at the prep school. As he records the antics of the amazing characters there, and all that they get up to, we quickly realize that there is never a dull moment. A fire, a missing Headmaster and runaway students make sure that not a day goes by when Mr Oliver has nothing to report in his diary. He writes about the eccentric teachers, the girls’ school next door and the lovely Anjali Ramola, whom he secretly admires. Laugh-out-loud funny, with a core of old-world charm that is trademark Bond, Mr Oliver’s Diary has stories and characters that have never appeared anywhere before. With his runaway wig, pet shrew and endearing dry wit, Mr Oliver is sure to become as well-loved as those other vintage Ruskin Bond characters, Uncle Ken and Rusty.

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.

The Adventures of Rusty
The Adventures of Rusty

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 8184756097

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Rusty, the boy whose stories have charmed and entertained children for years, brings together his best adventures in one volume! From the time he was a boy living with his grandparents in Dehra, surrounded by an assortment of odd animals, people and relatives, to when he gets sent away to school, then makes his way to London and becomes a writer, Rusty's had more adventures than we can count. This omnibus edition contains his best, funniest, most exciting escapades. In these pages, there's Toto, the monkey that travelled in a bag on a train; an encounter with a leopard; life as a young writer in faraway London; and the return home to roots that were always loved and never forgotten. An evergreen classic of children's writing in India, The Adventures of Rusty will be enjoyed like never before.

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!

All-time Favourite Nature Stories
All-time Favourite Nature Stories

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2023-05-15

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 935708066X

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I am lucky to be up here on this mountain, where the wind still hums in the deodars, the horse chestnuts fall in the autumn and the flycatchers flit among the ancient oaks.' ALL-TIME FAVOURITE NATURE STORIES is a collection of twenty-five soulful and timeless tales about nature, featuring endearing characters and stunning illustrations. From 'The Cherry Tree' to 'Grandfather's Feathered Foes', each story is replete with a different sensorial experience-rustling leaves, still forests, burbling streams, chirping birds, picturesque landscapes and so much more! Curated by Ruskin Bond, this book celebrates the magnificence of nature and his deep, abiding love for it.

Rusty and the Magic Mountain
Rusty and the Magic Mountain

Author: Ruskin Bond

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-11-27

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9352140338

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The squirrel family must move to a new house, but Nonu's not happy Little Nonu Squirrel, playful and daring, has just moved into his new house with Papa Squirrel and Mummy Squirrel. As he starts exploring his new neighbourhood, he realizes there are many exciting adventures in store. He learns to skate with his newly-found friend Nicole, enjoys being fed tasty nut cakes by her Grandma, eats juicy mangoes with the Mango Gang and indulges in some crazy shenanigans with Cousin Danny. But life’s not all mangoes and skateboards. Voracious Goonda cat is on the hunt—will Nonu become his next meal?

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.