We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

The Room on the Roof and Vagrants in the Valley

About The Room on the Roof and Vagrants in the Valley

A classic coming-of-age story which has held generations of readers spellbound! Rusty, a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian boy, is orphaned and has to live with his English guardian in the claustrophobic European part in Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends. Plunging for the first time into the dream-bright world of the bazaar, Hindu festivals and other aspects of Indian life, Rusty is enchanted ... and is lost forever to the prim proprieties of the European community. Written when the author was himself seventeen, this moving story of love and friendship, with a new introduction and illustrations will be enjoyed by a whole new generation of readers.

Show more
  • Language:
  • Marathi
  • ISBN:
  • 9789384316464
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 242
  • Published:
  • April 30, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x14x216 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 347 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Room on the Roof and Vagrants in the Valley

A classic coming-of-age story which has held generations of readers spellbound!
Rusty, a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian boy, is orphaned and has to live with his English guardian in the claustrophobic European part in Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends. Plunging for the first time into the dream-bright world of the bazaar, Hindu festivals and other aspects of Indian life, Rusty is enchanted ... and is lost forever to the prim proprieties of the European community.
Written when the author was himself seventeen, this moving story of love and friendship, with a new introduction and illustrations will be enjoyed by a whole new generation of readers.

User ratings of The Room on the Roof and Vagrants in the Valley



Find similar books
The book The Room on the Roof and Vagrants in the Valley can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.