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Rusty
Adventures of Rusty, The
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 has had more adventures than we can count. The Adventures of Rusty brings together his best, funniest, most exciting escapades. There's Toto, the monkey that travelled in a bag in 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, Rusty's stories will be enjoyed like never before in this omnibus edition.
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 has had more adventures than we can count. The Adventures of Rusty brings together his best, funniest, most exciting escapades. There's Toto, the monkey that travelled in a bag in 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, Rusty's stories will be enjoyed like never before in this omnibus edition.
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Ruskin Bond
672 books3,519 followersRuskin Bond is an Indian author of British descent. He is considered to be an icon among Indian writers and children's authors and a top novelist. He wrote his first novel, The Room on the Roof, when he was seventeen which won John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written several novellas, over 500 short stories, as well as various essays and poems, all of which have established him as one of the best-loved and most admired chroniclers of contemporary India. In 1992 he received the Sahitya Akademi award for English writing, for his short stories collection, "Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra", by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters in India. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 for contributions to children's literature. He now lives with his adopted family in Landour near Mussoorie.
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August 15, 2017
In the introduction, Bond mentions about a group of school boys from Udaipur who asked for his autograph as "Rusty". That's what conceptualised this book.
Had this belief earlier that the publishers cheat by publishing the same Bond stories under different names. But this one seems to be intentionally done by Mr Bond himself.
For instance in this collection, the story called "Hills and Beyond" (106 pages) comprises 50% of this book. And realised it is a revamped version of "Vagrants in the Valley" as the main plot, throwing in other stories as reminiscences within this one - "Face in the Dark", "Tunnel", "Leopard".
The stories are in sequence on how Rusty grew up struggling to be a writer. And am sure this comprises more than 50% of Lone Fox Dancing.
It was like a forced re-reading of many tales, but somehow I still enjoyed it :\
Verdict: Skip this and go for Lone Fox Dancing instead.
Had this belief earlier that the publishers cheat by publishing the same Bond stories under different names. But this one seems to be intentionally done by Mr Bond himself.
For instance in this collection, the story called "Hills and Beyond" (106 pages) comprises 50% of this book. And realised it is a revamped version of "Vagrants in the Valley" as the main plot, throwing in other stories as reminiscences within this one - "Face in the Dark", "Tunnel", "Leopard".
The stories are in sequence on how Rusty grew up struggling to be a writer. And am sure this comprises more than 50% of Lone Fox Dancing.
It was like a forced re-reading of many tales, but somehow I still enjoyed it :\
Verdict: Skip this and go for Lone Fox Dancing instead.
February 12, 2021
The first adventure (Uncle Ken) was quite funny and the second one was quite serious but the ending of 2nd adventure was unexpected. I started reading the book and only kept it aside when the whole book was done. I was able to imagine everything. All the words are also picked up wisely. would recommend this book to any begineer.
February 25, 2012
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.
The Adventures of Rusty features the early days of young Ruskin Bond. The book starts with the author’s relatively carefree childhood but gets gloomier as it progresses into his youth. Even the later parts aren’t without their light moments though. Rusty’s childhood with his grandfather is full of hilarious incidents involving a mischievous monkey, a python in love, a tiger named Timothy and musical frogs. His grandfather and father’s interest in natural history played a major role in shaping his life and views. His grandfather predated modern environmentalists by recognizing the important role played by trees in the ecosystem even in British ruled India.
The charm of the book lies in the tales of a gentle life that follows a much slower pace than you and I are unfamiliar with. Through Rusty, Bond gives us a humourous and non-judgmental view of the different kinds of people he encountered throughout his life. The book offers fascinating glimpses into his extraordinary childhood where he was taught to treat trees and animals like friends. It also offers a poignant mix after his father’s death, him being shuttled between various relatives and guardians and the resulting loneliness of a nomad’s life. A large part of the book talks about the various friendships the author made throughout his childhood and youth.
The book is a great read which concludes with the author returning to his hometown to discover that it wasn’t his old home that he missed, but his childhood.
The Adventures of Rusty features the early days of young Ruskin Bond. The book starts with the author’s relatively carefree childhood but gets gloomier as it progresses into his youth. Even the later parts aren’t without their light moments though. Rusty’s childhood with his grandfather is full of hilarious incidents involving a mischievous monkey, a python in love, a tiger named Timothy and musical frogs. His grandfather and father’s interest in natural history played a major role in shaping his life and views. His grandfather predated modern environmentalists by recognizing the important role played by trees in the ecosystem even in British ruled India.
The charm of the book lies in the tales of a gentle life that follows a much slower pace than you and I are unfamiliar with. Through Rusty, Bond gives us a humourous and non-judgmental view of the different kinds of people he encountered throughout his life. The book offers fascinating glimpses into his extraordinary childhood where he was taught to treat trees and animals like friends. It also offers a poignant mix after his father’s death, him being shuttled between various relatives and guardians and the resulting loneliness of a nomad’s life. A large part of the book talks about the various friendships the author made throughout his childhood and youth.
The book is a great read which concludes with the author returning to his hometown to discover that it wasn’t his old home that he missed, but his childhood.
September 21, 2020
A precise version of the main book. Lovely work by NBT
September 4, 2014
We had this book in school as a part of our English Literature curriculum. I used to skip ahead of the class and finish the stories beforehand. The vivid narration by Mr Bond is so captivating that you don't wish to stop. It still remains one of the finest books I read as a kid.
June 21, 2025
Bond has the uncanny ability to make you ache for a time and place you never were born in. It is always a pleasure to read the stories he writes and the worlds he creates. They feel like a part of you.
June 28, 2019
It's simple and amazing book for the teenager audience. Cherish your childhood days and nature troll. I love it wonderfully.
Must read.
Must read.
January 14, 2023
"The Adventures of Rusty" is a children's book written by Ruskin Bond, one of India's most beloved authors of children's literature. The book tells the story of Rusty, a young boy growing up in the Indian Himalayas, and his various adventures and misadventures. The book is filled with humor, heart, and a sense of wonder, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike.
The book is set in the Indian Himalayas, and the author does an excellent job of bringing the setting to life. The reader can easily visualize the lush forests, snow-capped mountains, and sparkling rivers that Rusty and his friends explore. The descriptions are vivid, and the reader can almost feel the cool mountain air on their face. The setting is not only beautiful, but it also plays an important role in the story, as Rusty's adventures often involve exploring the natural world around him.
The characters in the book are also well-written and relatable. Rusty, the protagonist, is a curious and adventurous young boy who is always eager to explore the world around him. He is kind-hearted and honest, and the reader can't help but root for him as he faces various obstacles and challenges. The supporting characters, such as Rusty's friends and family, are also well-written and add depth to the story.
The book is also filled with humor and heart. The author has a keen sense of wit, and the reader will find themselves laughing out loud at Rusty's various misadventures. However, the humor is balanced by moments of tenderness and emotion, making the book a well-rounded and enjoyable read.
The Adventures of Rusty is a perfect book for children and adults alike. The author's simple and easy-to-read style makes it accessible to young readers, while the themes and setting will appeal to adults. The book is also a great way to introduce children to the beauty and wonder of the Indian Himalayas and the culture of the region.
In conclusion, The Adventures of Rusty is a charming and heartwarming children's book that is sure to delight readers of all ages. The author's vivid descriptions and relatable characters bring the story to life, while the humor and heart make it a joy to read. If you are looking for a book that will transport you to the Indian Himalayas and fill you with a sense of wonder and joy, The Adventures of Rusty is definitely worth reading!
The book is set in the Indian Himalayas, and the author does an excellent job of bringing the setting to life. The reader can easily visualize the lush forests, snow-capped mountains, and sparkling rivers that Rusty and his friends explore. The descriptions are vivid, and the reader can almost feel the cool mountain air on their face. The setting is not only beautiful, but it also plays an important role in the story, as Rusty's adventures often involve exploring the natural world around him.
The characters in the book are also well-written and relatable. Rusty, the protagonist, is a curious and adventurous young boy who is always eager to explore the world around him. He is kind-hearted and honest, and the reader can't help but root for him as he faces various obstacles and challenges. The supporting characters, such as Rusty's friends and family, are also well-written and add depth to the story.
The book is also filled with humor and heart. The author has a keen sense of wit, and the reader will find themselves laughing out loud at Rusty's various misadventures. However, the humor is balanced by moments of tenderness and emotion, making the book a well-rounded and enjoyable read.
The Adventures of Rusty is a perfect book for children and adults alike. The author's simple and easy-to-read style makes it accessible to young readers, while the themes and setting will appeal to adults. The book is also a great way to introduce children to the beauty and wonder of the Indian Himalayas and the culture of the region.
In conclusion, The Adventures of Rusty is a charming and heartwarming children's book that is sure to delight readers of all ages. The author's vivid descriptions and relatable characters bring the story to life, while the humor and heart make it a joy to read. If you are looking for a book that will transport you to the Indian Himalayas and fill you with a sense of wonder and joy, The Adventures of Rusty is definitely worth reading!
March 27, 2015
Best for a teenage audience that is at the threshold of the the high school and poised to begin the college life.
July 5, 2019
I first read this about 20 years ago, and am rereading it on a visit to my parents home.
So much fun.
Cannot recommend these National Book Trust, India publications enough.
So much fun.
Cannot recommend these National Book Trust, India publications enough.
August 2, 2020
A book for all ages who likes reading and traveling. A really amazing book to start a habit of reading.
January 23, 2018
We the Pune Raccoons did our own short and sweet "Secret Santa" amongst a dozen members, collected at one of more bigger hearted Raccoons place and rocked the total evening exchanging books and eating the delicacies, some prepared by our host, some brought in by members and what not. You can just imagine what happens when a dozen odd book readers collect at one place and exchange books covered with wrappers and no names on them :) and this is the book that I received that day. I still do not know who was my amazing Santa that night But whoever you are, just know that you are super Kool and I am totally glad to restart my Ruskin Bond journey with this superb book, totally loved it. The last that I had read of Ruskin Bond was way back in early 2000 when my nephew was studying in a Boarding School in between Dehradun and Mussoorie. We used to visit him alternate weekends (compulsory family visit) from Delhi and I was the official driver, thanks to my love of driving and since I had nothing much to do during those breaks but read a book or two while his parents (my cousins) meet him. Now at that time any book store in Dehra as well as Mussoorie were full of his books, I had no idea why, till I read that he actually used to live there (he still does) and my journey of reading his books and dreaming to come across the man himself started. Till today, that dream isn't fulfilled yet but after reading this collection of stories about Rusty (himself), philosophy and part biography, I really want to see him once if not meet.
Ruskin Bond is one name that makes you feel absolutely at home (absolute India) with his writings and the best part back then and even today is that you do not need a dictionary to read his stories and books. I so much love his simplicity and the straight from the heart stories. It never feels like a guy with that kind of a foreign name (and background) is writing them, it actually feels like these are our own childhood stories as narrated by our own Grandma to us and nothing else. The trees, fruits, birds, hills, train journeys, the India and the way he covers life in here is simply out-standing. It actually kept me smiling throughout and even made me laugh out loud big-time, other than a Wodehouse, no book so far has achieved that I actually rocked the chair I was sitting and laughed that hard but Mr. Bond has that magic in him (watch out for the chapter dedicated to his Grand Father and his histrionics right at the very start). I am sure if you have read any of his works or this one, you will surely agree. Rusty as I said is nobody else but him and what a heart warming story(s) this is with him being a mere ten year old kid to his adolescent years, struggling with the loss of his father at quite a young age, broken family, a step dad (and his end) from one relative to another and then losing out on the last of the family members, living the recluse life still working hard to fulfill his dream and finally achieving it. This is his childhood stories with him in school and the adventures that Rusty had with his friends in toes, he makes so many friends and relations while going through all that, that it tells so much to us about Bond's character. Although the reader needs to be a bit careful of the timeline and do the math himself but it simply is too good.
What I loved most about the book and the stories was that they no way feel his, they rather feel my own, one way or the other :), Bunking school, going for movies, running away from home, going broke, finding friends, discovering the village, town, cities even country on his own, I guess we all have done that at that age and his adventures were no different but simply too good. I had such a great connect with the book and it's so many loving characters and so many of them stand out that I will never be able to forget them ever. If you have read this or any of his other works, do let me know which one is your favorite. But if you haven't, you better get it ASAP and read them too. And I am sure quite a few of us must have met the man in person too as he is so easily accessible to public at a book store in Mussoorie and his home at Dehradun. Looking forward to meet the man one day in person. Now I am too keen to read his Autobiography "A Lone Fox Dancing" which gets a little mention in this book.
Ruskin Bond is one name that makes you feel absolutely at home (absolute India) with his writings and the best part back then and even today is that you do not need a dictionary to read his stories and books. I so much love his simplicity and the straight from the heart stories. It never feels like a guy with that kind of a foreign name (and background) is writing them, it actually feels like these are our own childhood stories as narrated by our own Grandma to us and nothing else. The trees, fruits, birds, hills, train journeys, the India and the way he covers life in here is simply out-standing. It actually kept me smiling throughout and even made me laugh out loud big-time, other than a Wodehouse, no book so far has achieved that I actually rocked the chair I was sitting and laughed that hard but Mr. Bond has that magic in him (watch out for the chapter dedicated to his Grand Father and his histrionics right at the very start). I am sure if you have read any of his works or this one, you will surely agree. Rusty as I said is nobody else but him and what a heart warming story(s) this is with him being a mere ten year old kid to his adolescent years, struggling with the loss of his father at quite a young age, broken family, a step dad (and his end) from one relative to another and then losing out on the last of the family members, living the recluse life still working hard to fulfill his dream and finally achieving it. This is his childhood stories with him in school and the adventures that Rusty had with his friends in toes, he makes so many friends and relations while going through all that, that it tells so much to us about Bond's character. Although the reader needs to be a bit careful of the timeline and do the math himself but it simply is too good.
What I loved most about the book and the stories was that they no way feel his, they rather feel my own, one way or the other :), Bunking school, going for movies, running away from home, going broke, finding friends, discovering the village, town, cities even country on his own, I guess we all have done that at that age and his adventures were no different but simply too good. I had such a great connect with the book and it's so many loving characters and so many of them stand out that I will never be able to forget them ever. If you have read this or any of his other works, do let me know which one is your favorite. But if you haven't, you better get it ASAP and read them too. And I am sure quite a few of us must have met the man in person too as he is so easily accessible to public at a book store in Mussoorie and his home at Dehradun. Looking forward to meet the man one day in person. Now I am too keen to read his Autobiography "A Lone Fox Dancing" which gets a little mention in this book.
June 28, 2023
🏃🏻 “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙩���𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚.”
🏃🏻 I feel the best way to get out of a reading slump is re-reading some of your childhood favourites : the books that made you fall in love with reading in the very first place. I’ve tried that a few times and it has helped me rediscover my love for reading.
🏃🏻 Ruskin Bond is such an incredible author and I absolutely adore his books! Rusty is a very popular and beloved character created by him, who is basically a young version of the author himself. Bond narrates a slightly fictionalised version of his childhood through Rusty’s adventures and they’re so engaging and captivating to read.
🏃🏻 I remember listening to Bond’s stories from my Junior School Librarian and what an outstanding narrator she was! She literally brought the stories to life through her style of narration, with voice modulations, her innumerable facial expressions and intonations. That was where I first met Rusty.
🏃🏻 Rusty is a young boy who lives with his grandparents in Dehra Dun (a hill station in India). Though he is not the adventurous himself, the strangest and most extraordinary things keep happening around him.
Their house in Dehra is full of strange creatures. Rusty has to deal with everything from his grandfather’s pet python, a hysterical monkey, to the ever-inventive Uncle Ken. His early childhood stories are the ones I enjoy the most because it includes incidents with animals, of the strangest kind, not just your usual cats and dogs. There’s something about books that have animal descriptions that really enamour me, which is why I love Gerald Durrell’s stories too.
🏃🏻 But Rusty’s character actually develops from early childhood to his early teens as the stories progress. So in a way, I literally grew up with Rusty, and he was one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever read.
🏃🏻 I feel the best way to get out of a reading slump is re-reading some of your childhood favourites : the books that made you fall in love with reading in the very first place. I’ve tried that a few times and it has helped me rediscover my love for reading.
🏃🏻 Ruskin Bond is such an incredible author and I absolutely adore his books! Rusty is a very popular and beloved character created by him, who is basically a young version of the author himself. Bond narrates a slightly fictionalised version of his childhood through Rusty’s adventures and they’re so engaging and captivating to read.
🏃🏻 I remember listening to Bond’s stories from my Junior School Librarian and what an outstanding narrator she was! She literally brought the stories to life through her style of narration, with voice modulations, her innumerable facial expressions and intonations. That was where I first met Rusty.
🏃🏻 Rusty is a young boy who lives with his grandparents in Dehra Dun (a hill station in India). Though he is not the adventurous himself, the strangest and most extraordinary things keep happening around him.
Their house in Dehra is full of strange creatures. Rusty has to deal with everything from his grandfather’s pet python, a hysterical monkey, to the ever-inventive Uncle Ken. His early childhood stories are the ones I enjoy the most because it includes incidents with animals, of the strangest kind, not just your usual cats and dogs. There’s something about books that have animal descriptions that really enamour me, which is why I love Gerald Durrell’s stories too.
🏃🏻 But Rusty’s character actually develops from early childhood to his early teens as the stories progress. So in a way, I literally grew up with Rusty, and he was one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever read.
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July 16, 2023My childhood friend was gifted two three Ruskin Bond titles by her elder sister when she was in her early teens. Upon visiting her place and finding these books, I asked if she would let me borrow these. She did agree and I ended up loving the books. One of those was The Adventures of Rusty, this exact edition. It was sheer luck when I found a second hand copy of the same from Flora Fountain some years back.
I hadn't read this book since I bought it but when it was announced as the BOTM June for the @ruskinbondbookclub , I did go through it. It brought back so many memories, not only of Rusty but those of my enjoying the limited set of books I had in my summer vacations.
The Adventures of Rusty has some of Rusty's best stories and adventures then be they in London or in India. The writing has that charm we all fall for when we read a book by Bond. i believe this was one of the few collections of stories by Mr. Bond that was available in 2012. These days certain publishing houses are publishing a lot of Ruskin Bond anthologies. Back then, I specifically only has this gem. It was such a delight to go through this book again.
I hadn't read this book since I bought it but when it was announced as the BOTM June for the @ruskinbondbookclub , I did go through it. It brought back so many memories, not only of Rusty but those of my enjoying the limited set of books I had in my summer vacations.
The Adventures of Rusty has some of Rusty's best stories and adventures then be they in London or in India. The writing has that charm we all fall for when we read a book by Bond. i believe this was one of the few collections of stories by Mr. Bond that was available in 2012. These days certain publishing houses are publishing a lot of Ruskin Bond anthologies. Back then, I specifically only has this gem. It was such a delight to go through this book again.
July 3, 2023
#200
Book 41 of 2023-Adventures of Rusty
Author- Ruskin Bond
It’s my 200th review and I’m so happy that it is yet another Ruskin Bond Book! Because my 100th review was also his! It’s special❤️
“The thought of a world without trees became a sort of nightmare for me-it is one reason why I shall never want to live on the treeless moon.”
This is truly a collectible edition.It has a collection of stories about his childhood,adulthood.All his adventures are in one place.I’ve read all these stories in many of his books already.Now,I know most of his stories line by line.So I skimmed few stories and re-read few.I’ve been reading a lot of Ruskin Bond lately,but stories are repeated a lot. I do enjoy reading his books.But I think it’s time I take a break from reading his short stories collection,not because I got bored of them.But I got the feeling that I’ve been reading the same set of stories under different book names for the past few months.
All that being said,this is the best book for beginners and for everyone who want to explore Ruskin Bond-his writing style,his adventures,his way of embracing life would make you happy.The book is in a proper sequence from how he grew up from a child to a struggling adult and to be a writer.You’ll get a glimpse of his life through his eyes,celebrating friendships,nature and the people he met in his life. His childhood days will give you a lot of reminiscence about your own childhood and you feel like you are home! That’s what his books are all about 💕
Book 41 of 2023-Adventures of Rusty
Author- Ruskin Bond
It’s my 200th review and I’m so happy that it is yet another Ruskin Bond Book! Because my 100th review was also his! It’s special❤️
“The thought of a world without trees became a sort of nightmare for me-it is one reason why I shall never want to live on the treeless moon.”
This is truly a collectible edition.It has a collection of stories about his childhood,adulthood.All his adventures are in one place.I’ve read all these stories in many of his books already.Now,I know most of his stories line by line.So I skimmed few stories and re-read few.I’ve been reading a lot of Ruskin Bond lately,but stories are repeated a lot. I do enjoy reading his books.But I think it’s time I take a break from reading his short stories collection,not because I got bored of them.But I got the feeling that I’ve been reading the same set of stories under different book names for the past few months.
All that being said,this is the best book for beginners and for everyone who want to explore Ruskin Bond-his writing style,his adventures,his way of embracing life would make you happy.The book is in a proper sequence from how he grew up from a child to a struggling adult and to be a writer.You’ll get a glimpse of his life through his eyes,celebrating friendships,nature and the people he met in his life. His childhood days will give you a lot of reminiscence about your own childhood and you feel like you are home! That’s what his books are all about 💕
July 18, 2020
Good book for kids aged above 12. The interesting journey of a boy named Rusty who lived in hills. It is the story of story/journey about the writer himself. I wanted to end fast to know what happened in the end. These book gives your childhood memory and carefree hangouts with friends. The writer wonderfully narrate about the nature. The end is kind of emotional and i wanted to know more about Rusty's other friends like Goonga, Devindra and Sudhir which is missing.
July 24, 2022
A collection of stories revolves around the journey of a boy named Rusty who lives in the hills. There is a pretty good narration of the places he lived and his love for nature. Apart from some parts of the stories being repeated in different stories, the narration of his loneliness, nostalgia, longing, and thrill is lucid. A good 'light read' book may take you on a stroll of your childhood memories.
January 6, 2019
This is a book of 278 pages. It has been published by Puffin Penguin Random House, India. The cover has a very soothing effect at first glance. The language too is simple and lucid. The narration is very beautiful. At no point of reading have I felt that I was reading a book. Rather I felt myself sitting right beside the writer who was narrating me about his early days. The story is awesome.
December 26, 2020
Rusty's adventures have no end in the book, we have all the funniest and most exciting escapades.
You can pick this book to escape from the hustle bustle around and can lost in the beauty of nature it is a breezy read and will make you laugh out loud every now and then. This book will make you fall in love with nature and animals even more, that's the magic of Bond's writing.
You can pick this book to escape from the hustle bustle around and can lost in the beauty of nature it is a breezy read and will make you laugh out loud every now and then. This book will make you fall in love with nature and animals even more, that's the magic of Bond's writing.
June 9, 2024
Mr. Bond has created magic with his simplicity. The love for nature and just enjoying oneself in nature and in the company of friends came across really strongly and at the same time Gently! This book broadened my perspective on how one can write and what to write about. Its also a quaint window into a world we may never experience again. Highly recommended
December 25, 2024
For all the nostalgia I experienced re-reading the stories I had first read in my early teens, I could only bring myself to like the first half of the collection. My favorite is still 'Running Away'. But I felt a major drop in terms of quality for the last 100 pages or so. Maybe it's this particular collection, for I know how cherished Rusty's stories still are.
September 5, 2017
This book is continuation of the earlier two books on Rusty. This one is of the later years of Rusty after he runs away from his guardian and starts living with his friends Somi and Ranbir in Dehra.
Gives a glimpse of the simple life led by the author in all innocence.
A very good read indeed.
Gives a glimpse of the simple life led by the author in all innocence.
A very good read indeed.
March 21, 2020
Wonderful. You can feel the warmth, smell and the vegetation surrounding an Indian summer. At the same time, the book is heavy with memories from a cherished childhood. The smell of mango, jackfruit, and bazars linger on, even after decades.
May 1, 2020
This is a beautiful read about a boy named Rusty. We experience Rusty's life which is made up of sobs, sniffles and smiles'. These stories leave a feeling of warmth and longing for our childhood days.
July 14, 2025
Have become a fan of the writers writing and completely enjoyed reading this book. It inspires you to keep a snippet of our life and read them as we grow old. Easy English and simple stories of life .
April 24, 2018
Rusty<3.
March 19, 2019
nice collection of stories
January 12, 2021
Collection of 22 stories of Rusty. His adventures, friends, a trip to England, and his memories in hills etc., give the reader a journey into various facets in Rusty's life.
July 15, 2021
कुछ तो जादू है रस्किन बॉन्ड की कहानियों में, जो बांधे रखती है किताब से. ❤️ 👍
July 6, 2022
It's a good book, life of village, the adventures what he face ..., I image all that..it's feel good book
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