The Ruskin Bond Children S Omnibus

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Rupa & Company
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Children's stories, Indic (English)
ISBN : 8171672884

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The Ruskin Bond Children's Omnibus by Ruskin Bond Pdf

A Bumper Bond ! Here's a treat for Ruskin Bond Fans-the Ruskin Bond Children's Omnibus!The superbly illustrated volume contains many of Ruskin Bond's best stories, including the ever-popular Grand Father's Private Zoo, written over twenty-five years ago and a firm favourite with two generations of children.For those who love India, good stories, and simple but elegant writing, this is more than a party, it's a banquet!

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 812912503X

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The Ruskin Bond Children's Omnibus by Ruskin Bond Pdf

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9788184751581

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DUST ON THE MOUNTAIN by Ruskin Bond Pdf

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.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11
Category : Children's stories, Indic (English)
ISBN : 8129129744

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Children's Omnibus Volume 2 by Ruskin Bond Pdf

For over six decades now, Ruskin Bond has been entertaining and touching the lives of countless readers, young and old, with his stories, novels and poems. Children's Omnibus: Volume 2 brings together the best of his stories for young readers. Included here are old favourites like 'The School among the Pines' and 'The Night the Roof Blew Off', as well as lesser-known anecdotes such as the hilarious 'My Failed Omelettes and Other Disasters' and the heart-warming 'Adventures in Reading'. A selection of his charming, whimsical poetry for children, also included in this volume, makes this book a truly enchanting read. Funny, thoughtful, nostalgic and uplifting, Children's Omnibus: Volume 2 is a treat for children and adults alike.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8129112558

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The Ruskin Bond Horror Omnibus by Ruskin Bond Pdf

Here is another collectible for young horror addicts edited by none other than veteran author Ruskin Bond. Welcome to the terrifying world of horror. And there is only one way to survive. Master your fear. This is a collection of some of the spookiest tales ever written. Terror fans will surely devour these incredible spine-chillers from masters of the genre. Featuring Bram Stoker s Dracula s Guest , Jerome K. Jerome s The Skeleton , C.A. Kincaid s The Werewolf , Thomas Burke s The Hollow Man , and other period chillers, this volume will surprise and horrify hardcore devotees of the genre and newcomers alike. So prepare to be haunted, and retell these grisly tales to your friends to see if you can make their spines tingle.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : books catalog
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08
Category : Anglo-Indian fiction
ISBN : 8171679927

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Ghost Stories from the Raj by Ruskin Bond Pdf

Ruskin Bond's readers range from nine to ninety. And if there are such things as ghosts there are probably a few who are reading him in the spirit world. In these stories Ruskin Bond presents a picture of a `haunted India' as witnessed and described by British writers, officials and travellers during the pre-independence era. Ruskin Bond, resident of Mussoorie, is a well-known writer of fiction and a raconteur par excellence. His Tales and Legends from India, Angry River, Strange Men, Strange Places, The Blue Umbrella, A Long Walk for Bina and Hanuman to the Rescue are also available in Rupa paperback. The Ruskin Bond's Children's Omnibus has been a firm favourite with young readers for several years. Ghost Stories from the Raj, The Rupa Book of Great Animal Stories, The Rupa Book of True Tales of Mystery and Adventure, The Rupa Book of Himalayan Tales and The Rupa Book of Great Suspense Stories are some of his recent books for Rupa.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0882533452

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Grandfather's Private Zoo by Ruskin Bond Pdf

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9788184756098

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The Adventures of Rusty by Ruskin Bond Pdf

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.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8129124904

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The Jungle Omnibus by Ruskin Bond Pdf

'No one heard the stealthy padding of a panther approaching the door, pushing it wider open. But suddenly there were sounds of a frantic struggle, and Sanjay's stifled cries were mixed with the grunts of the panther. Kalam Singh leapt to his feet with a shout. The panther had dragged Sanjay out of the door and was pulling him down the steps...' Man-eating panthers, stealthy leopards, majestic tigers and strange birds inhabit the pages of this delightful collection that brings together thrilling tales from the jungle. From the leopard who develops an unlikely bond with a human, to a young boy who discovers a shelf of books in an old forest bungalow; from Timothy, the tiger cub that Grandfather brings home to tame, to the man-eater that terrorizes an entire village-here is a world where man and wild beast come together in surprising, fascinating ways.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780141386775

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The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond Pdf

The Room on the Roof is a timeless coming-of-age novel that will resonate with a whole new generation of readers. Written by renowned author Ruskin Bond when he was just seventeen, it is the story of Rusty, a teenage Anglo-Indian boy who is orphaned and has to live with his English guardian in the stifling European quarter of Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends into the dream-bright world of the bazaar, Hindu festivals and all manner of Indian life. Rusty is enthralled, and is lost forever to the prim proprieties of the claustrophic European community.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : English wit and humor
ISBN : 8129102013

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The Rupa Laughter Omnibus by Ruskin Bond Pdf

Laugh and be well!' exclaimed the great Dr. Johnson, and he never spoke truer words. For, laughter is certainly good medicine, guaranteed to drive away the blues and improve your general well-being. Ruskin Bond declares that he had great fun in putting together this anthology of hilarious stories, humorous articles, and comic verse. The reader will share his enjoyment. You will smile, chuckle, or laugh out loud, whether at an account of a crazy cricket match, or a cheese that smells to high heaven, or a goat that goes berserk in a posh drawing-room.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9798889750611

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Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond Pdf

The Umbrella was like a flower, a great blue flower that had sprung up on the dry brown hillside.'In exchange for her lucky leopard's claw pendant, Binya acquires a beautiful blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in her village, especially Ram Bharosa, the shop-keeper. Ruskin Bond's short and humorous novella, set in the picturesque hills of Garhwal, perfectly captures life in a village, where both heroism and redemption can be found. It is One of the bestsellers and one of the great works of Ruskin Bond.

Author : Amrita Priya
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788184958355

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Two Quality Ladies by Amrita Priya Pdf

Set in the enchanting isles of Lakshadweep, Two Quality Ladies is an unexpected tale of romance between three exceptional people. Offering a generous slice of life, it explores the physical and emotional turmoil of relationships between man and woman, and woman and woman. Musheer, a successful businessman seems to have it all – riches, success and a beautiful wife, Omera. On the outside, his life is paradise. In reality, he and Omera are gradually drifting apart. Her rejection drives him headlong into the arms of beautiful young Kinja. But Kinja has her own secrets. Who is her mysterious benefactor, who communicates to her only through letters? And what does Omera know about this matter? As the trio explore the boundaries of their relationship, Two Quality Ladies reminds us that love is limitless and cannot be constrained by established norms. Amrita Priya enjoys observing and writing about people. She began her career 16 years ago a features writer for The Hindustan Times, The Pioneer and Prabhat Khabar. She is the author of the bestsellers Romance on Facebook and 100 Ways to Cook Potatoes, Cereals and Pulses. Amrita can be reached at facebook.com/Amrita.Priya.Writer and amritapriya.com.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : books catalog
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : India
ISBN : 8129108283

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Funny Side Up by Ruskin Bond Pdf

I have lived to see Bombay become Mumbai, Calcutta become Kolkata, and Madras become Chennai. Times change, names change, and if Bond becomes Bonda I won't object.' With these lines, begins another brilliant collection of essays, stories and poems by writer par excellence, Ruskin Bond. With an ability to look at ordinary situations with unique wit and acuity, Ruskin Bond invites us into his home, his countryside, his life. Peopled with monkeys, wild boars, an aunt with a phobia of flowers, an eccentric cousin who thinks he is the great cricket player Ranji, the wise seven-year-old Gautam, this collection is an absorbing read for readers of all ages.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788184753370

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Susanna's Seven Husbands by Ruskin Bond Pdf

Since his childhood; Arun has secretly been in love with Susanna; his dangerously alluring neighbour; who becomes his friend despite the wide difference in their ages. But Susanna has a weakness for falling in love with the wrong men. Over the years; Arun watches as Susanna becomes notorious as the merry widow who flits from one marriage to another; leaving behind a trail of dead husbands. It is only a matter of time before he too begins to wonder if there is any truth to the slanderous gossip surrounding the woman he is in love with. In this gripping new novella of love and death; Bond revisits his previously published short story of the same name; included here in an appendix. This edition also features the screenplay Saat Khoon Maaf; based on this novella and written by award-winning film-maker Vishal Bhardwaj and Matthew Robbins.