Ruskin Bond's "Rusty The Boy From The Hills" is a love story of all our childhoods, those long afternoons wandering around fields, the friends we made, the pets who accompanied us everywhere, the "eccentric" family members we had/have and the heartbreaking loss we suffered after the passing of a loved one. I am officially a Ruskin Bond fan from today onwards.

overall it was good book , i liked this because i found some resemblance with me, that strong desire to be free and independent having no control of others. sometimes decision taken with no planning are the life changer. Identity and individuality one of the most important aspects of one"s life.

must for every teenager

first just pulling me to reading the book, in the middle I lost interest I push my self to read at least 1 more page then boom I read till the end.and even I cry while reading the lines ware it clear that Rusty grandfather died and her father died. a good book to read.

The book moves from scene to scene following this young boy Rusty, who is trying to settle in Dehradun, upon his arrival. His casual attitude, easy-going nature, and mischievous side are interesting to read about. The interspersed chunks of the story where he is trying to find himself and his purpose, while contemplating everything, not very catchy. While meant for young readers, this book does not really hold the attention for young readers beyond the adventures of Rusty.

Read it some years ago. I still remember how fondly I read the entire book.

This is a 209 pages book. This is another book from the great Ruskin Bond. It has been published by the Penguin Random House. Though Rusty isn't a notorious adventurer but he surely fixes himself in some queer situations. His story plunges from some real good times to some real though painful times. Though a boy at heart he still fights all odds to live. His loving paternal grandmother, peculiar Uncle Ken add to the essence of the story.

I was more intrigued more by the second half rather than first half of the book. The first half is fine but the second half makes the reader feel more closer to rusty and have a glimpse into his life more clearly. Overall it is a good book for beginners and you will be quite enjoyed reading it.

A charming and warm account of Rusty's childhood!! It is funny, beautiful and evinces certain emotions from the picturesque world of little Rusty that at times I felt lost in its calmness and simplicity. The writing is vivid and endearing.

I don't like short stories very much. But like 'The Room on the Roof' changed my view about Ruskin Bond, this book changed my view about short stories.The way in which Rusty describes the trees (and his favourite one - the Banyan), and the stories about each animal of Rusty and his Grandfather's - they all in a way pull you into the book and don't let you leave it. I am very excited about reading the next book in the series.

Rusty is a very famous fictional character created by Ruskin bond. Rusty is a sixteen year old orphaned boy, born in Dehradun. Ruskin bond created this character to write about his own childhood experiences. Some of the famous novels based around Rusty is The Room on the roof, Rusty runs away, Rusty and the magic mountains, Rusty comes home and many others. Check this article about 40 Best Ruskin Bond Books! https://dailybugle.in/ruskin-bond-boo...

Explanation of Rating: I enjoyed reading this book and it was quite interesting and sometimes funny. The reason why I gave five stars for the rating is that this book shows how a boy learns and faces new things and how he overcomes. The happenings of naughty and funny animals were my favorite part of this book. This book has some adventures aspects as well which made me focus on the plot and be very excited.Recommendation: As the writer ‘Ruskin Bond’ is famous for children’s books, “Rusty” is al...

A nearly autobiographical set of stories.The stories are based on the author's initial life in India and Java. The author projects his experience through Rusty a boy from the hills.Likes most of his other stories, these stories smell of the mountains, the trees, the flowers and the innocence of the characters. While most stories exude innocence there is a story in which the gardener pushes the boy's step father (there is no love lost between the two) into the well and bricks up the well.Many of

This collection of nearly-autobiographical stories oozes the very many fragrances of nature, parades the idiosyncrasies of people, and divulges the coarseness of a checkered life from a little boy's eyes. I really admire Bond's venture of sputtering the realities of life in the delicate but mandatory way to young audience.Do I ever remember enjoying the trees, mountains, animals, and landscapes as a child? No. Would I romanticize it in retrospect? Perhaps. Would I like to relive handpicked momen...

It is a totally different, calm and peaceful feeling while reading Ruskin Bond's books.

A Heartwarming tale, that embodies the freshness of nature.The Book portrays Rusty's childhood days with all its charm .The description of the hillside by Ruskin bond is so vivid, that I feel this book is a must read for anyone ,who would love to escape to the calm village side from this fast paced modern world.

Fiction penned down so well, it makes you doubt if it is so!Mr. Bond is do detailed and well versed with descriptions that it needs constant reminding that this is fiction interspersed with the actual experiences of Mr. Bond.Anyone who wants to explore Mr. Bond’s work should start here and then proceed to The Room on the Roof.Ruskin Bond enthralls, excites and surprises me every time and this gem is not an exception.A must read!

I wasn't too enthusiastic as I picked the book as I am not a fan of short stories but interestingly I found the book to be an enjoyable read - I do not know whether it's the animals (and the trees) that connect or if its the innocence and natural curiosity of a young boy that takes us back in time to relive our own episodes! Written as a collection of short stories, the book captures random experiences from Rusty's childhood... and surprisingly still manages to create an insightful picture of hi...

Even the seemingly ordinary characters have fascinating traits and amusing quirks. There’s ioy in discovering these things about the people around us and when that seems a distant possibility, Ruskin Bond is the next best option. His charm is evident in his narration. His words tickle us gently like a soft leaf in a breeze, stuck behind the ears. The breeze brings along a flower or two on its way, sometimes fresh and other times withered. It cooks up a storm now and then to remind us of the quie...

This is a riveting read of Rusty’s adventures. The poignant stories of Rusty’s father’s death and how his life changes not only brings melancholy to the reader but also makes the reader hope that Rusty has a protected life from here onwards.