The Laughing Skull
Author: Ruskin Bond
ISBN: 9788129142191
Price: Rs. 195.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
In the middle of the night, I woke to a loud rattling sound. A rat, perhaps? But no. As soon as I opened the cupboard door, out popped the skulllanding near my feet and bouncing away right across the drawing room.Ghosts and spirits, prets and jinns abound in this collection of stories. From the skull that refused to be given away to the spirits of long dead hill-station residents and from the mysterious man you meet on a dark road to the malevolent presence at the bottom of a pondthese are some of Ruskin Bonds best stories about the supernatural. Dive under the covers, leave the lights on and lose yourself in these scary, funny and adventurous tales.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: English, 152 pages. Reference ISBN: 9788129142191.
About the Author
Ruskin Bond has spent over six decades writing timeless stories from his hillside cottage in Landour, Mussoorie.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9788129142191
- Publisher
- Rupa Publications India
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
In the middle of the night, I woke to a loud rattling sound. A rat, perhaps? But no. As soon as I opened the cupboard door, out popped the skulllanding near my feet and bouncing away right across the drawing room.Ghosts and spirits, prets and jinns abound in this collection of stories. From the...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Ruskin Bond.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its perfect mix of chills, charm, and nostalgia. Ruskin Bond turns ghosts, spirits, and eerie encounters into stories that are spooky without being overwhelming, often warm, witty, and deeply atmospheric. Each short tale is easy to dip into, making it a great value read for late nights or quiet afternoons. It’s the kind of book that gives you goosebumps, a smile, and the comforting thrill of classic storytelling—all in one pocket‑friendly package.
- Published by Rupa Publications India.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 152.
Catalog Description
In the middle of the night, I woke to a loud rattling sound. A rat, perhaps? But no. As soon as I opened the cupboard door, out popped the skulllanding near my feet and bouncing away right across the drawing room.Ghosts and spirits, prets and jinns abound in this collection of stories. From the skull that refused to be given away to the spirits of long dead hill-station residents and from the mysterious man you meet on a dark road to the malevolent presence at the bottom of a pondthese are some of Ruskin Bonds best stories about the supernatural. Dive under the covers, leave the lights on and lose yourself in these scary, funny and adventurous tales.
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