‘They pass me everyday, on\n their way to school—boys and girls from the surrounding villages and the\n outskirts of the hill station. For many of them, it’s a very long walk to\n school.’Adventurous children, mischievous children, responsible\n children—there are children of every kind in this collection of stories about\n the children of India. Ruskin Bond, one of India’s favourite children’s\n writers, has created memorable child protagonists in his short stories,\n novellas and novels. From Bina and Rusty to the Four Feathers, these\n characters have delighted readers for years.In this collection, Ruskin Bond\n brings together some of these unforgettable children and brings alive, once\n more, the happiness, wonder, heartache and freedom of childhood. A Children’s\n Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children\n and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are\n editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading\n list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books\n that will help enhance a child’s reading life.