2. About the author

Ruskin bond was born on \(19\)th May \(1934\) in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India. He completed his education at Bishop Cotton School in Shimla, and he has lived in Mussorie- Landour since \(1962\). He is an Indian author of British descent. He is considered to be an icon among Indian writers and a top novelist. He is much renowned for his role in promoting children’s literature in India. The Indian Council for Child Education has recognized his role in the growth of children’s literature in India. As a prolific writer, he has written over \(500\) short stories, essays and novels. His popular novel 'The Blue Umbrella' was made into a Hindi film and was awarded the National Film Award for the best children’s film in \(2007\).

 

FAMILY: Ruskin Bond was born on the dying days of the British Raj. His childhood was lonely and miserable, one marked by his parents' divorce and his mother’s remarriage. His father died in \(1944\) during the \(2\)nd World War, and he was brought up by his mother and stepfather. Bond has \(2\) sisters and a brother.

Some of his NOVELS and SHORT STORIES include:

 

1. The Room On The Roof

2. Delhi Is Not Far

3. A Flight Of Pigeons

4. The India I Love

5. Rain In The Mountains

6. The Lamp Is Lit

7. The Cherry Tree

8. Tiger In The House

9. The Thief

10. Angry River

 

AWARDS: The Indian Council for Child Education recognized his pioneering role in the growth of children’s literature in India and awarded him the Sahithya Academy Award in \(1992\). He was awarded the Padma Shri in \(1999\) and Padma Bhushan in \(2014\).