{"product_id":"old-school-tales-by-ruskin-bond","title":"Old School Tales by Ruskin Bond","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eOld School Tales\u003c\/em\u003e is a nostalgic collection of short stories by Ruskin Bond that celebrates the charm, innocence, and timeless experiences of school life in India. Drawing from his own memories and observations, Bond captures the adventures, friendships, mischief, and small triumphs that define growing up in a boarding school. The stories are filled with warmth, gentle humor, and life lessons, offering readers a glimpse into a simpler time when handwritten letters, library hours, and honest pranks were the essence of childhood. With vivid characters and evocative settings in the hills of India, \u003cem data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eOld School Tales\u003c\/em\u003e is both a tribute to the joys of youth and a reminder of the values that never go out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1516\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuskin Bond \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of India’s most beloved and enduring authors, known for his prolific contributions to children’s literature, short stories, essays, and novellas. Born in 1934 in Kasauli, India, Bond has spent much of his life in the hills of Mussoorie, which often serve as the backdrop for his stories. With a writing career spanning over six decades, he has published hundreds of works that reflect the simplicity, beauty, and emotional depth of everyday life. His storytelling is marked by gentle wisdom, humor, and a deep affection for nature and human relationships. Bond has received numerous awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan, for his significant contribution to Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":46744243470593,"sku":"35RHO2XA9-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/rrrrrrrrr.jpg?v=1758109586","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/old-school-tales-by-ruskin-bond","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}