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Ten Must Read Animal Stories
38 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2017
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Ruskin Bond
680 books3,560 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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June 30, 2017
In an evocative collection of stories, Ruskin Bond describes his encounters with a variety of wild animals. Told in simple,lyrical prose that characterizes Bond's writing,this collection is small yet each story is thrilling, funny and heart-warming. A nice quick read which will make you want to read more of his stories.
May 17, 2020
"𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫."
It's a short story book.
Ruskin Bond describes his encounters with different animals and birds.
Simple and easy to understand stories.
Each story is written with love and care for animals which is rarely seen now and that's really sad.
A nice and a quick read.
You can read it if you're in a reading slump.
Well, I read it when I was in a no-mood-of-reading mode. And after reading these delightful stories I got back to my pace.
It's a short story book.
Ruskin Bond describes his encounters with different animals and birds.
Simple and easy to understand stories.
Each story is written with love and care for animals which is rarely seen now and that's really sad.
A nice and a quick read.
You can read it if you're in a reading slump.
Well, I read it when I was in a no-mood-of-reading mode. And after reading these delightful stories I got back to my pace.
August 9, 2017
This is my first Ruskin Bond book. Such a lovely writer, simple stories.
February 10, 2017
It contains some of the loveliest stories of Bond. The collection is quite filled with delight for children.
August 5, 2019
Review of the book
Good reminds you of the childhood ... Ruskin bonds stories takes us to the childhood back. Loved reading it .
Good reminds you of the childhood ... Ruskin bonds stories takes us to the childhood back. Loved reading it .
December 24, 2019
A beautiful read!
November 27, 2019
I'm a big time lover of short stories & if the story is by Ruskin Bond I need nothing else. The writing is simple yet so sophisticated & engaging that the story become a part of me & I become a part of the story.
September 30, 2024
My book resolution for the year has already been met, and 2022 still has one more day left. So I had this urge to read something to pass the time, and it had to be a quick read so that I could finish the book before the end of the year. I discovered this quick read thanks to Kindle Unlimited. Ruskin Bond, our Mussorie storyteller, has compiled a list of 10 must-read animal stories. These ten stories are taken from his own childhood and other times. Most are about his grandfather and grandmother's pet animals at their Dehra home. These are some interesting stories that I thoroughly enjoyed. The stories included are:
1. Henry: A ChameleonI loved the stories The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk and Harold: Our Hornbill more.
2. To See a Tiger
3. The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk
4. Harold: Our Hornbill
5. Exciting Encounters
6. Grandpa Fights an Ostrich
7. The Hare in the Moon
8. Visitors from the Forest
9. Owls in the Family
10. The Elephant and the Cassowary Bird
August 2, 2019
"Ten Must Read Animal Stories"
Overall 4/5
Favorite Quotes : "Animals are predictable. Humans, never.",
"Give to others, and the gods will give to you.".
Pages : 52 pages (in Paperback)
Reading Mode : Kindle
Plot 4/5
Story 4/5
Recommendation : Yes
This was my first novel by Ruskin Bond. This was a simple heartwarming read.
The author has written about his incidents and connection with animals that he encountered in his life since his childhood in short stories format.
Overall 4/5
Favorite Quotes : "Animals are predictable. Humans, never.",
"Give to others, and the gods will give to you.".
Pages : 52 pages (in Paperback)
Reading Mode : Kindle
Plot 4/5
Story 4/5
Recommendation : Yes
This was my first novel by Ruskin Bond. This was a simple heartwarming read.
The author has written about his incidents and connection with animals that he encountered in his life since his childhood in short stories format.
May 2, 2017
The stories written by Ruskin Bond are delightful to read, this one around has animals/birds. I need to read Ruskin Bond every now and then to keep myself grounded, just like the (addictive) sweet milk tea which he has mentioned so many times in his stories.
I can read Ruskin Bond again and again and again, and I never get bored of his stories.
Cheers,
PS - I was addicted to sweet milk tea previously, but not any more, I prefer English tea without sugar, these days.
I can read Ruskin Bond again and again and again, and I never get bored of his stories.
Cheers,
PS - I was addicted to sweet milk tea previously, but not any more, I prefer English tea without sugar, these days.
December 16, 2017
Unlimited source of enjoyment. I found it very much interesting.Makes your day kind of sweet short stories written on animals. Ruskin bond has always been a great author. For all animal lovers, parents and of course for a must read for all kids.Loaded with innocence, children will love it anytime.Very absorbing, humorous and great short stories for all ages., good description of animal characteristics and behavior. Must read for all nature lovers.
September 23, 2019
Reminds you of how ignorant we've become of nature
It reminded me of the stories my grandmother would narrate while I went to sleep with my elder brother. It was a refreshing read from one of my favourite authors. Spend a couple of hours reminiscent of what we ignore in our daily hurry burry.
It reminded me of the stories my grandmother would narrate while I went to sleep with my elder brother. It was a refreshing read from one of my favourite authors. Spend a couple of hours reminiscent of what we ignore in our daily hurry burry.
March 19, 2018
Recommended for children
Easy English and connected with nature. In today's world most children are brought up in cities and flats, where that have no interaction with animals. This book showcases an era when animals can come and go in house and live with harmony with humans
Easy English and connected with nature. In today's world most children are brought up in cities and flats, where that have no interaction with animals. This book showcases an era when animals can come and go in house and live with harmony with humans
July 21, 2018
My first Ruskin Bond book and I am captivated by the simple and lively representation of animals' emotions and their connection with us, with nature and among themselves. It is a very relaxing read, satiates your reading desire and leave you happy and positive.
September 26, 2018
A pleasant and refreshing read!
I always wanted to read Ruskin Bond as he is one of India's most celebrated home-grown writers. This is the first book I picked and it didn't disappoint me at all!
I always wanted to read Ruskin Bond as he is one of India's most celebrated home-grown writers. This is the first book I picked and it didn't disappoint me at all!
August 1, 2019
Beautiful
I'd recommend this book to people who like to read. It's not about the destination, it's the journey. These stories don't exactly have beginings and ends but if you love animals or stories, you'll love it.
I'd recommend this book to people who like to read. It's not about the destination, it's the journey. These stories don't exactly have beginings and ends but if you love animals or stories, you'll love it.
October 26, 2019
Nice little light reading
Short stories for some light reading. Simple happenings captured quite nicely in the book. A good book for children to get them started/interested in reading.
Short stories for some light reading. Simple happenings captured quite nicely in the book. A good book for children to get them started/interested in reading.
April 17, 2017
Small and neat stories.
April 25, 2017
A fun compilation of Ruskin Bond stories that generally take me to the Himalayas where I have never been.
August 12, 2017
Interesting read
Very absorbing, humorous and we'll written short stories for all ages., good description of animal characteristics and behavior. Must read for all nature lovers.
Very absorbing, humorous and we'll written short stories for all ages., good description of animal characteristics and behavior. Must read for all nature lovers.
September 3, 2017
Nicee
5 stars and an awesome book by Ruskin bond as usual.it is rather short but a good read alk the same..
5 stars and an awesome book by Ruskin bond as usual.it is rather short but a good read alk the same..
October 30, 2017
A must read for your child
A nice book from Ruskin bond. Loaded with innocence, children will love it anytime.
A must read for young mind.
A nice book from Ruskin bond. Loaded with innocence, children will love it anytime.
A must read for young mind.
December 27, 2017
A quick delightful read....
A quick delightful read, especially for young readers who are not yet exposed to nature and wildlife that surrounds us.
A quick delightful read, especially for young readers who are not yet exposed to nature and wildlife that surrounds us.
May 6, 2018
Beautiful Book
I have never read such different and engrossing animal stories before.
They were unusual and I did not want to stop reading.
I have never read such different and engrossing animal stories before.
They were unusual and I did not want to stop reading.
July 21, 2018
Must read
Cute, heartwarming stories, reminding childhood. English is pretty simple. Makes a best bed time story book for kids. Adults can also read it
Cute, heartwarming stories, reminding childhood. English is pretty simple. Makes a best bed time story book for kids. Adults can also read it
September 10, 2018
Lovely stories.
Very well written lucid stories of animals in a human setting. Really enjoyed all the short stories. Would love to read more
Very well written lucid stories of animals in a human setting. Really enjoyed all the short stories. Would love to read more
September 13, 2018
10 wonderful stories about animals. It's always delightful experience to read Ruskin Bind stories.
February 18, 2019
Good short read.
As always fun to read Mr. Bond's books. All those who like short stories and that too about wild life, this is a must read in my opinion.
As always fun to read Mr. Bond's books. All those who like short stories and that too about wild life, this is a must read in my opinion.
September 29, 2019
Good
To my friend because it take me back to child hood we had this in our course it's enchanting
Take you to another world
To my friend because it take me back to child hood we had this in our course it's enchanting
Take you to another world
September 30, 2019
Ruskin bond never fails to amaze me with his simplicity. This book also manages to catch the curiousity of the reader. This time it's added with animal tales which makes it more interesting.
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