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Coming Round the Mountain by Ruskin Bond
Coming Round the Mountain by Ruskin Bond
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Step into the unforgettable year of India's Independence through the eyes of a young boy in Coming Round the Mountain by Ruskin Bond. Blending childhood adventures with real historical events, this heartwarming novel captures the excitement, friendships, and life-changing moments of 1947. Written in Bond's signature warm and engaging style, it is a delightful read that introduces young readers to an important chapter in Indian history while celebrating courage, hope, and the joy of growing up.
Summary
Coming Round the Mountain: In the Year of Independence by Ruskin Bond is a nostalgic coming-of-age novel set during the historic year of 1947, when India gained independence. Through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Ruskin, readers experience school life, friendships, family moments, and everyday adventures against the backdrop of a nation undergoing profound change. As whispers of Partition and independence spread, Ruskin begins to understand how history can shape personal lives and relationships.
Written in Ruskin Bond's warm and evocative style, the book blends childhood innocence with real historical events, capturing both the excitement and uncertainty of a transformative era. Rich in humor, emotion, and gentle wisdom, it offers young readers an engaging glimpse into India's past while celebrating friendship, resilience, and hope.
Key Message: Coming Round the Mountain reminds readers that change is an inevitable part of life. Through kindness, courage, and optimism, it encourages young minds to embrace new beginnings while cherishing friendships, memories, and the values that endure across generations.
Product Specifications
- Title: Coming Round the Mountain: In the Year of Independence
- Author: Ruskin Bond
- ISBN-13: 9780143333562
- ISBN-10: 0143333569
- Publisher: Puffin Books / Penguin Random House India
- Language: English
- Publication Date: 15 May 2019
- Number of Pages: 128
- Genre: Children's Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Subject: Indian Independence, Coming-of-Age, Friendship, History
- Reading Age: 10 Years & Above
- Country of Origin: India
- Target Audience: Children, Young Readers, Ruskin Bond Fans
FAQs
Q1. What is Coming Round the Mountain: In the Year of Independence about?
A: The book follows thirteen-year-old Ruskin as he experiences friendship, school life, and the historic events surrounding India's independence in 1947, offering a heartfelt coming-of-age story set against a changing nation.
Q2. Who is the author of this book?
A: The book is written by Ruskin Bond, one of India's most beloved authors, celebrated for his stories about childhood, nature, and life in the Himalayas.
Q3. Is this book based on real events?
A: While the story is presented as fiction with autobiographical elements, it is inspired by Ruskin Bond's childhood experiences during the year of India's independence.
Q4. What genre does this book belong to?
A: It belongs to Children's Fiction and Historical Fiction, blending personal storytelling with real historical events.
Q5. Who should read this book?
A: It is ideal for children aged 10 years and above, young.
Q6. How many pages does the book contain?
A: The book contains 128 pages.
Q7. In which language is the book published?
A: The book is published in English.
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