The Night Train At Deoli and Other Stories, Paperback Book, By: Ruskin Bond

An enchanting collection of stories from the heartland of India Ruskin Bond's simple characters, living amidst the lush forests of the Himalayan foothills, are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity. Residents of nondescript villages and towns, they lead lives that are touched by natural beauty, as well as suffering the loss of a loved parent, unfulfilled dreams, natural calamities, ghostly visitations, a respected teacher, turned crooked, strangers who make a nuisance of themselves-which only reinforces their abiding faith in God, family, and neighbour. Told in Bond's distinctive style, these stories are a magnificent evocation of an India that may be fast disappearing. About the Author: Born in Kasauli in 1934, Ruskin Bond is an Indian children's author of British descent. He has written more than forty books for children and is the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan.