The Room on the Roof
The Room on the Roof
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Where Every Runaway Finds a Home
Rusty is sixteen, Anglo-Indian, and restless. Trapped in the rigid world of his guardian's household in Dehradun, he longs for something he can't quite name — freedom, belonging, a life that feels truly his own. When he finally breaks free and finds his way to the warmth of an Indian family and a room on the roof, everything changes.
The Room on the Roof is Ruskin Bond's debut novel, written when he was just seventeen years old. It won the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and remains one of the most beloved coming-of-age stories in Indian literature — tender, vivid, and achingly real.
Why Readers Love This Book
- A timeless coming-of-age story set in the foothills of the Himalayas
- Ruskin Bond's debut novel — written at age 17, winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
- Warm, lyrical prose that captures the magic of small-town India
- A perfect introduction to one of India's most cherished authors
- Ideal for young adults and lifelong readers alike
This Puffin Books edition is a beautiful keepsake for every Bond fan and a wonderful gift for young readers discovering him for the first time.
Author: Ruskin Bond | Publisher: Puffin Books | ISBN: 9780143333388 | Format: Paperback
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