7 Ruskin Bond Books That Are Perfect for First-Time Readers

The Room on the Roof:

This was the first novel written by Ruskin Bond at a very young age of 17, This novel is about an orphaned boy who stays under the strict guardianship and runs away to explore India, to discover its beauty from which his guardian has shielded him. ( All Image Credits: Amazon)

The Blue Umbrella:

This book was published in 1980, it's about a little girl who trades her leopard’s claw pendant in return for a blue umbrella. This book is perfect for all age.

Rusty, the Boy from the Hills:

This book is about a collection of short stories that introduces you to the bond’s childhood life and its adventures. In this book, he is shown as a shy and imaginative guy.

A Flight of Pigeons:

This book was set during the revolt of 1857, and it's a blend of fiction with historical events. And talks about a British girl who is sheltered by an Indian family during the turbulent times.

Time Stops at Shamli:

It’s one of the beautifully written collections by Ruskin Bond that covers fleeting encounters and forgotten places. And is best if you want to slow read.

Delhi Is Not Far:

This novel by Ruskin Bond is a story which is subtle yet hopeful of a struggling writer in a sleepy North Indian town. People who love stories related to small towns can read and relate to it.

Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra:

This book is a collection of fourteen short stories and is Sahitya Akademi Award-winning collection of his that dives into Bond’s deep connection with Dehradun, its people, and its fading landscapes. ( All Image Credits: Amazon)