{"product_id":"thick-as-thieves-tales-of-friendship-1","title":"Thick as thieves: tales of friendship by Ruskin Bond","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eThick as Thieves: Tales of Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ruskin Bond is a heartwarming anthology of 25 short stories and essays that celebrate the many facets of friendship—between children, animal and human, old and young, and even across social divides. Set largely against the backdrop of the Indian hills, Bond’s gentle, evocative prose explores friendships that bring joy, sorrow, nostalgia, and connection. Whether it’s a hidden pool discovered by adventurous boys, a lonely writer befriending a little mouse, mischievous kids uniting to help a lost baby, or the touching bond between a tiger and his keeper, each tale reminds us that friendship transcends barriers and provides lifelines in unexpected ways. Some stories are humorous, others poignant, but all reflect Bond’s enduring belief in the power of companionship and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuskin Bond is one of India’s most beloved writers of fiction for children and adults alike. Born in 1934 in Kasauli and having lived in places like Dehradun, Delhi, Shimla, and Mussoorie, Bond brings the Himalayan foothills vividly to life in his writing. His debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eThe Room on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. Over his prolific career, he has penned over 500 short stories, numerous novellas, essays, poems, and more than 40 books for children. His literary accolades include the Sahitya Akademi Award (1992), the Padma Shri (1999), Delhi’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2012), and the Padma Bhushan (2014). He currently resides in Landour, Mussoorie, continuing to delight readers with stories rooted in simplicity and deep emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276551123201,"sku":"2P69VGBGH-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/ThickasThievesTalesofFriendship.jpg?v=1646895610","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/thick-as-thieves-tales-of-friendship-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}