The Blue Umbrella (Illustrated)
Author: Ruskin Bond
ISBN: 978-8129124548
Price: Rs. 195.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
¹…œThe Umbrella was like a flower, a great blue flower that had sprung up on the dry brown hillside.'In exchange for her lucky leopard's claw pendant, Binya acquires a beautiful blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in her village, especially Ram Bharosa, the shop-keeper. Ruskin Bond's short and humorous novella, set in the picturesque hills of Garhwal, perfectly captures life in a village, where both heroism and redemption can be found.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 56 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-8129124548.
About the Author
One of India's finest and most popular storytellers, Ruskin Bond is the author of several bestselling novels and collections of short stories, essays and poems. These include The Room on the Roof (winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize), A Flight of Pigeons, Time Stops at Shamli, Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award), Rain in the Mountains, Roads to Mussoorieand A Little Night Music. He has also, over the years, expertly compiled and edited a number of anthologies. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Delhi Government's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-8129124548
- Publisher
- Red Turtle
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
¹…œThe Umbrella was like a flower, a great blue flower that had sprung up on the dry brown hillside.'In exchange for her lucky leopard's claw pendant, Binya acquires a beautiful blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in her village, especially Ram Bharosa, the shop-keeper. Ruskin Bond's...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this gentle, pocket‑friendly classic for the warmth it brings to every page. Set in the serene hills of Garhwal, the story captures childhood wonder, small‑town jealousy, and quiet redemption with simplicity and heart. The illustrations add charm, making it perfect for young readers or a shared read‑aloud. It’s a short, meaningful tale that leaves you smiling and thinking about kindness long after you finish.
- Published by Red Turtle.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 56.
Catalog Description
¹…œThe Umbrella was like a flower, a great blue flower that had sprung up on the dry brown hillside.'In exchange for her lucky leopard's claw pendant, Binya acquires a beautiful blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in her village, especially Ram Bharosa, the shop-keeper. Ruskin Bond's short and humorous novella, set in the picturesque hills of Garhwal, perfectly captures life in a village, where both heroism and redemption can be found.
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