Rusty the Boy from the Hills
“Rusty the Boy from the Hills” by Ruskin Bond, published by Penguin Books India in 2014, is a captivating exploration of a young boy’s life in pre-Independence Dehra Dun. This edition, comprising 224 pages, presents the story of Rusty, a quiet and imaginative child living with his grandparents. Although he is not inherently adventurous, he finds himself surrounded by extraordinary occurrences, from his grandfather’s pet python to the inventive antics of Uncle Ken.
Readers will discover a series of engaging tales that follow Rusty’s journey through childhood and into his early teens. The narrative includes thrilling experiences such as a visit to wartime Java, a narrow escape from enemy bombardment, and encounters with a ghost in the garden. This collection of stories delves into themes of action, adventure, and coming of age, making it suitable for both younger and older children. The book captures the essence of Rusty’s character and the unique events that shape his life, offering a rich reading experience.
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Rusty is a quiet, imaginative and sensitive boy who lives with his grandparents in pre-Independence Dehra Dun. Though he is not the adventurous himself, the strangest and most extraordinary things keep happening around him.
The house in Dehra is full of strange creatures. Rusty has to deal with everything from his grandfather’s pet python to the ever-inventive Uncle Ken. Visiting his father in wartime Java, Rusty narrowly escapes enemy bombardment, and survives a plane crash in the Arabian Sea. Back in India, he spends his time encountering a ghost in the garden and recreating his grandmother’s youthful days from an old photograph. Then, something totally unexpected happens and Rusty is forced to leave
Dehra, his future uncertain …
This volume of Rusty stories, the first in a series, traces Rusty’s development from early childhood to his early teens and is a riveting read for younger and older children alike.
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