Rusty’s Journey: From the Roof to the Hills
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(Inclusive of all taxes)
- Age: 7-12 Years
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1. The Room on the Roof
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Genre: Coming-of-Age / Fiction
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Summary: A lonely Anglo‑Indian teen escapes his strict guardian in Dehradun and discovers friendship, love, and freedom in the bazaar. Based on Bond’s own youth, this semi-autobiographical novel captures Rusty's emotional awakening and desire for belonging
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2. Vagrants in the Valley
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Genre: Coming-of-Age / Fiction (Sequel)
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Summary: A direct sequel to The Room on the Roof, this continues Rusty’s inner and outer journey as he grapples with freedom, identity, and uncharted paths
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3. Rusty: Runs Away
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Genre: Short Stories / Young Adult Fiction
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Summary: A collection exploring Rusty’s teenage years—his struggles, yearnings, and small adventures as he attempts to carve out his own path
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4. Rusty and the Leopard
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Genre: Short Stories / Adventure Fiction
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Summary: Rusty’s escapades continue in the Doon Valley and Garhwal region, blending nature’s unpredictability with introspective moments of growth
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5. Rusty Comes Home
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Genre: Short Stories / Adult Fiction
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Summary: Rusty returns to the hills after his time away—re-establishing connections to place, identity, and belonging
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6. Rusty Goes to London
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Genre: Short Stories / Travel Fiction
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Summary: Rusty ventures abroad to England, reckoning with his dreams of becoming a writer and the cultural contrasts that challenge him
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7. The Adventures of Rusty
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Genre: Collected Stories / Memoir-style Fiction
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Summary: A collection of charming Rusty stories across various periods—capturing his youthful mischief, reflections, and encounters
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Captures many beloved Rusty moments—warm and reflective, perfect for nostalgic readers.
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8. Rusty: The Boy from the Hill
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9. Rusty and the Magic Mountain
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Genre: Adventure / Reflective Fiction
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Summary: Rusty and friends climb a mysterious mountain wrapped in superstition and legend—an adventure steeped in curiosity, camaraderie, and spiritual wonder
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