{"product_id":"the-room-on-the-roof-2","title":"The Room on the Roof by ruskin bond","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Room on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e is a coming-of-age novel that tells the story of Rusty, a seventeen-year-old orphan of British descent living in Dehradun, India, under the strict supervision of his guardian. Feeling lonely and constrained by rigid rules, Rusty longs for freedom and a sense of belonging. His life changes when he befriends a group of lively Indian boys who introduce him to a world of friendship, adventure, and cultural richness. As Rusty moves into a small room on a rooftop and begins living independently, he experiences the joys and challenges of growing up, discovering his identity, and finding his place in the world. The novel beautifully captures the atmosphere of India, the innocence of youth, and the universal search for freedom and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuskin Bond is one of India's most beloved authors, renowned for his novels, short stories, essays, and children's literature. Born in 1934, Bond spent much of his life in the Himalayan region of northern India, which serves as the backdrop for many of his works. \u003cem\u003eThe Room on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, his first novel, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize when he was just seventeen years old. Known for his simple yet evocative writing style, Bond often explores themes of nature, friendship, childhood, and life in small Indian towns. His contributions to literature have earned him prestigious honors, including the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270494187777,"sku":"2UKXGRGN5-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/51l90wdzHrL._SY445_SX342.jpg?v=1752125292","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-room-on-the-roof-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}