One of Ruskin Bond's best-known books, The Blue Umbrella, is set in the beautiful hills of Garhwal and perfectly captures life in a village.
The Blue Umbrella
This book is a collection of 30 beautiful short stories from Ruskin Bond. The simple, heart-warming and insightful stories will take you to the heavenly grounds of Dehradun and Mussoorie.
The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories
This book narrates the stories of Rusty, a quiet, imaginative and sensitive boy who lives in his grandparents’ house in pre-independence Dehradun. The book follows the early childhood to early teens of Rusty.
Rusty, The Boy from the Hills
This novella is about fate, history, and the human heart set during the 1857 Indian Rebellion. Ruth's father is assassinated by Indian rebels in the British magistrate's office, forming the plot of the story.
A Flight of Pigeons
Three friends go on an enthralling and risky journey to the Pindari Glacier and find a hidden river there. This is said to be Ruskin Bond's debut novel for youngsters.
Hidden Pool
Ruskin Bond received the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for this work. It follows the exploits of Rusty, a young orphaned Anglo-Indian boy. He lives with Mr Harrison, his local guardian, and is uncomfortable with his harsh parenting tactics.
The Room on the Roof
This is a classic story about friendship and personal development. It follows the story of Rusty when he finds his treasured room is no longer his. He travels to various residences and journeys through friendships while learning about himself.
Vagrants in the Valley