Releasing on Ruskin Bond’s 92nd birthday
THE PENGUIN MASTERS
The Treasury of Ruskin Bond is more than a collection—it is a gentle homecoming. Bringing together some of his most beloved writings, from childhood memories and Rusty’s adventures to intimate personal reflections, this volume captures the warmth, innocence and quiet magic that define Ruskin Bond’s world. Set in the misty hills and filled with moments of wonder, these stories invite you to pause, breathe and feel again—the rustle of leaves, the comfort of old friendships, the ache of nostalgia and the joy of simple living. Perfect for readers of all ages, this timeless anthology is a soothing escape from the noise of modern life—a reminder that beauty often lies in the smallest, most fleeting moments.
Ruskin Bond, born in Kasauli in 1934, grew up in Jamnagar, Dehradun, New Delhi and Shimla. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, which was written when he was seventeen, received the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written over 500 short stories, essays and novellas (including Vagrants in the Valley and A Flight of Pigeons) and more than forty books for children. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award for English writing in India in 1992, the Padma Shri in 1999, the Delhi government’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and Padma Bhushan in 2014 for his contribution to literature. Ruskin lives in Landour, Mussoorie, with his extended family.
