Books published by publisher Rupa/ Red Turtle

As soon as Binya saw the blue umbrella, she wanted it so badly that she was willing to give up her lucky leopard's claw pendant in exchange. No one in the village had such a fi ne umbrella, and everywhere Binya went, the umbrella went too. There were many who envied Binya her treasured possession, and the most envious of them all was old Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper, who decided that he must own the blue umbrella, by means fair or foul. . . A heartwarmingly funny story that has also been made into an acclaimed fi lm, The Blue Umbrella is Ruskin Bond at his fi nest.

Humor, love, friendship, trust every mood that makes childhood worth remembering comes to life in this beautifully illustrated collection. Can trees really walk; how do a young boy and an old woman become best friends; what happens when a mischievous ghost starts living in your house; what do you do when nothing but a sweet can satisfy your hunger? Gentle and thoughtful, funny and memorable, these stories are a fascinating read for people of all ages.

The story of Hanuman and his daring journey to Lanka When Prince Rama is exiled for fourteen years from Ayodhya, his beautiful wife Sita is abducted by the powerful demon king Ravana. But the great monkey-god Hanuman comes swiftly to her aid and, after an epic struggle, Sita is rescued unharmed. Ruskin Bond recounts this most exciting of stories from the Ramayana in a brightly illustrated edition that will delight all young readers.

When the Princess of Aleya set out to search for the mysterious Moonflower, she brought upon her people the curse of the Djinn. Dadu, Juno s beloved grandfather, went looking for the Princess but disappeared. Now, war is brewing between the Aleyans and the Djinn and, according to an ancient prophecy, only Juno can help. Accompanied by the brave Aleyan warriors Niyati and Ahan and a grumpy, talking Map she flies fast towards the Garden of the Djinn, encountering many enchanted creatures on the way including a telepathic merlion and an amnesiac StarSprite. Juno must outwit the Djinn and end the war. If she fails, she may never see her Dadu again, and the people of Aleya will be doomed forever! Packed with action and adventure, The Garden of the Djinn is a thrilling tale that will captivate readers.