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There are people who are simply fascinated by kids than others. Possibly, this is the inspiration that produces these lovely Ruskin Bond stories for kids. This mercurial English man has committed his life’s work to put up amazing pieces of stories. <\/em><\/strong>In the literary profession<\/strong><\/em>, Ruskin Bond stories<\/a> have earned him great recognition and decoration the world over.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Evidently, Ruskin Bond stories have been circulated widely in India<\/a><\/em>, his place of residence, and globally. Ruskin Bond’s stories pay attention to concepts that appeal to children and directs his stories towards building kids is up to be responsible individuals. The Indian populace is quite familiar with his collection of short stories<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you are looking for great, inspiring stories for your kids, Ruskin Bond stories will be just perfect. He has stories that address different themes<\/a><\/em> and subjects. Thus, to give you a glimpse of his great literary works, this article has compiled some splendid Ruskin Bond stories for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23 Interesting Ruskin Bond Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this article, we have put together a selection of 23 lovely Ruskin Bond stories.<\/a><\/em> Below are brief summaries of the stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Blue Umbrella<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Here, a little girl Binya receives a blue umbrella from a Japanese tourist in exchange for her leopard\u2019s claw pendant. The umbrella becomes the envy of the simple villagers, Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper, in particular, who attempts to lay his hands on the umbrella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, the author transports us to the valleys of the Himalayas, and the story teaches us to be kind and forgiving. The ending of the story will melt your heart.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Maharani<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Neena is the widowed Maharani of Mastipur. She is a spoilt, selfish and beautiful mother of two sons \u2014 both of whom are good for nothing. It is a novella about love, friendship and death. Ruskin Bond, the author, is an old friend of Neena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And he observes her antics, willing to never give up on her and their friendship<\/a><\/em>. The Maharani lives with her dogs and her caretaker, Hans, in an enormous old house in Mussoorie, always remaining indomitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Thief<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A 15-year-old thief, the narrator of the story, happens to meet a man named Arun at a wrestling match. He starts living at Arun\u2019s place, cooking and working for him, and Arun, in return, teaches him how to read and write. One day, he robs Arun and tries to run away, but his conscience brings him back to the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, this is a story about trust and forgiveness and teaches us that love and kindness have the power to change<\/a><\/em><\/span> people and things around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. The Cherry Tree<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A young boy, Rakesh, plants a seed in his grandfather\u2019s garden in Mussoorie only to forget about it. After a year, the seed develops into a twig, and from then on, the author goes on to narrate how the boy keeps nurturing the tree through its various stages of growth, with guidance from his grandpa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cherry Trees is an ideal story for teaching your children lessons <\/a><\/em>about responsibility and perseverance and instilling a love of nature in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. When Darkness Falls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When Darkness Falls is the story of a lonely Markham, a scarred war veteran, who lives a resigned life. His frustration erupts one night which leads to a series of events. Written in Bond’s style,<\/a><\/em> this delightful story would make the readers empathize with the characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. The Day Grandfather Tickled a Tiger<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This sweet story tells of how the narrator’s family<\/a><\/em> raised a tiger cub and all the escapades of it growing up in the house with a monkey and a dog. It was bought home by the narrator’s grandfather one day from an expedition in the Shivaliks and the cub and Grandfather were very fond of each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep it forever for it got too big to handle but that doesn’t mean they won’t meet again… This sweet story succinctly tells of the pros and cons of exotic pets while showing how animals respond to love and authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Ghost Trouble<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A mischievous pret (ghost), which, after its home, a peepal tree, has been cut down, lives in a small boy\u2019s house. The ghost builds a good rapport with the boy and plays several pranks on people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, the boy\u2019s family accepts that the pret has no bad intentions and learns to live with it amongst them. The story teaches <\/a><\/em>us valuable lessons about the harms of felling trees in the name of development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Cricket for the Crocodile<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The humorous plot revolves around a cricket match played between the city boys and the village boys, including some other funny adult characters in the mix, on the banks of a river. The river is home to a crocodile, which is often irked by the boys playing in its territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real fun in the story begins when the crocodile joins the party. The story teaches us an important lesson about living in peaceful coexistence with wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Grandfather\u2019s Private Zoo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grandfather\u2019s Private Zoo is a novella, consisting of ten short stories. The hero in the stories is a young boy who lives with his grandparents. His grandpa is an ardent lover of animals and keeps a private zoo, while his grandma is just the opposite, although she has a rather kind heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sequentially, the stories introduce us to eccentric characters<\/a><\/em> such as Toto, the monkey; a python; Harold, the hornbill; and Caesar, the crow. The book ends with the author giving the readers a piece of relevant advice, which we would leave it to you to read and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Dust on the Mountain<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bisnu, a simple village boy, goes from town to town to earn a living and support his family. He goes on to make some good friends along the way but has to face the harsh realities of life. The story, like most of Bond\u2019s stories, teaches readers how important it is to take care of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, it highlights the loneliness that children experience when they are away from their loved ones and natural surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Rusty, The Boy from the Hills<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rusty, The Boy from the Hills is the first book in a series. It narrates the story of Rusty, an orphan, who lives with his grandparents in pre-independence Dehradun. He lives amongst some weird animals, survives a plane crash, and leaves Dehradun, following the uncertain turn of events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gradually, the book takes us through Rusty\u2019s journey from childhood to his early teens, which reflects Ruskin Bond\u2019s life in most ways. The book is ideal for children aged 12 years and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. The Night Train at Deoli<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The story narrates one of Ruskin Bond\u2019s train journeys to his grandmother\u2019s place in Dehradun, where he sees a girl selling baskets. Although a brief encounter, he falls for her, and the story proceeds to narrate more of such journeys he takes on the hope of seeing her again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truly, the story is delightful and inspires affection<\/a><\/em>. The story forms part of a book with the same title and includes 30 more stories that are partly autobiographical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. The Tiger in the Tunnel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Baldeo, a watchman for the railways, single-handedly fights a tiger. The story is both sad and comforting and highlights the importance of protecting and caring for your family. It also highlights the inevitability of the cycle of life and death and the continuity of life on earth. The character of Tembu, Baldeo\u2019s son, is endearing and brings hope to the readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Time Stops at Shamli<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Time Stops at Shamli is a novella consisting of 21 short stories. In the story, Time Stops at Shamli, after which the book has been titled, Bond highlights the timelessness of the small towns he grew up in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike in the story The Night Train at Deoli, here, Bond steps off the train, explores the town of Shamli, and, in the process, meets an old love of his and learns a few valuable things about himself. The story teaches us the importance of letting go of certain things in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. The Woman on Platform 8<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Woman on Platform 8 is an adorable short story narrated in the first person by Arun, a 12-year-old schoolboy. Arun describes how one night, while he was waiting for a train, a kind woman offered him tea and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He builds a loving bond with the woman, who treats him as his own mother. At the station, he also meets Satish, one of his school friends, and Satish\u2019s mother, an imposing woman who doesn\u2019t trust strangers. The story teaches <\/a><\/em>us about kindness and motherly love and affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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