A Garland of Memories  (English, Paperback, Ruskin Bond)

A Garland of Memories has been an absolute favourite with children. Written by the master storyteller, Ruskin Bond, this title is an anthology of short stories.

Summary of the Book

This book contains a charming narration of the beautiful city, Doon. Based on Bond’s memories, this collection of stories includes his chance meeting with Rudyard Kipling’s ghost, the crazy escapades with his eccentric uncle, Ken, the hungry python that simply eats everybody’s lunch, witnessing a bitter fight between a brave snake and a more courageous mongoose and two imprudent birds, and the imaginary snow-woman who almost comes alive! Treat your children to some of the most delightful stories penned by Bond.

About Ruskin Bond

Ruskin Bond was born in Himachal Pradesh, India. He is the recipient of the most honorary Indian awards like the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and the Sahitya Akademi Award among several others. His contribution to children’s literature in India is specially recognized by the Indian Council for Child Education. His autobiography is Rain in the Mountains. Scenes from a Writer’s Life depicts the later part of his childhood and adolescent days. Some of his books are adapted as films and TV series, which have won several awards. Rain in the Mountain-Notes from the Himalayas, A Face in the Dark and Other Hauntings, Vagrants in the Valley and Other Poems and Once upon a Monsoon Time are some of his other works.