Description
A sensitive coming-of-age novel about Rusty, a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian orphan struggling to find his place in the hills of northern India. Chafing under the control of his guardian, he is drawn into a lively circle of friends whose adventures lead him toward freedom, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of belonging. Set against the vivid landscapes and changing social world of Dehra, the story explores friendship, youthful rebellion, cultural identity, and the bittersweet passage into adulthood. Written with warmth, simplicity, and keen observation, it captures the emotional intensity and quiet beauty of adolescence.
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paperback
Penguin Books Australia Ltd
Published Apr 15, 2003
224 pages
ISBN: 9780140239591
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Details
First Published
1956
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond.