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Amazing stories for children by Ruskin Bond

Amazing stories for children by Ruskin Bond

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This heartwarming anthology compiles Ruskin Bond’s most beloved short stories for young readers, filled with adventure, nature, and gentle magic. Highlights include:

  • Tutu the monkey causing mischief in Aunt Ruby’s house

  • A pet python that surprises everyone

  • A pret (ghost) stirring fun in unexpected ways

  • Three children stranded on Haunted Hill

  • A mischievous crocodile joining a cricket game

  • Himalayan bears feasting on fruit

  • A thief who finds change of heart

  • And even Bond himself encountering a ghost at a remote resort 

These vivid, imaginative tales—set in the foothills of the Himalayas—blend warmth, humor, and light suspense. They encourage empathy, curiosity, and respect for nature, making them perfect for children aged 6–12 and adults alike .

About the Author

  • Born in 1934 in Kasauli, Bond has written over 500 works, including more than 69 children’s books .

  • His first novel, The Room on the Roof (written at age 17), earned the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957.

  • Known for capturing life in the Himalayan foothills—like Mussoorie, Dehradun, and Shimla—his writing is praised for its simple beauty, nostalgia, and emotional depth 

  • Honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award (Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, 1992), and India’s Padma Shri (1999) and Padma Bhushan (2014) 

  • Many of his stories—such as The Blue Umbrella, Angry River, and The Night Train at Deoli—have been adapted into films and comics, becoming modern classics


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