The Blue Umbrella
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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, The Night Train at Deoli, Time Stops at Shamli, Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award), Angry River, The Blue Umbrella, Rain in the Mountains, Roads to Mussoorie, A Little Night Music, Tigers for Dinner, Tales of Fosterganj, and A Gathering of Friends.
Ruskin Bond was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1999, a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Delhi government in 2012 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014.
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The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond is a charming and heartwarming novella set in the serene hills of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. With his signature simplicity and vivid storytelling, Bond captures the beauty of village life while exploring timeless values of kindness, honesty, and compassion.
The story follows Binya, a cheerful young girl who exchanges her treasured leopard-claw pendant for a beautiful blue umbrella. The umbrella quickly becomes the pride of the village, drawing admiration from everyone—especially Ram Bharosa, the local shopkeeper, whose envy gradually leads him down an unfortunate path.
As the story unfolds, readers witness a touching journey of human emotions, mistakes, forgiveness, and redemption. Through memorable characters and a picturesque Himalayan setting, Ruskin Bond reminds us that true happiness lies not in possessions but in generosity, understanding, and the goodness of the human heart.
Written in elegant, accessible language, The Blue Umbrella is an ideal read for children, young adults, and anyone who appreciates meaningful stories filled with warmth and life lessons.
Additional information
| Author | Ruskin Bond |
|---|---|
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-8171673407 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 90 |
| Publication date | 7 January 1992 |
| Publisher | Rupa Publications India |
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