The Rupa Book Of Scary Stories
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THE RUPA BOOK OF GREAT ANIMAL STORIES
Edited by Ruskin Bond
Here are exciting tales of hair-breath escapes and thrilling encounters in the wild—stories of man's relationships with other living creatures, furred or feathered, fierce or friendly. All the stories were written out of the writers' own experiences. From thrilling encounters with man-eating tigers and crocodiles, to more friendly exchanges between man and beast, these stories will hold you spellbound.
THE RUPA BOOK OF TRUE TALES OF MYSTERY & ADVENTURE
Edited by Ruskin Bond
Danger! Perilous journeys lie ahead...
The human spirit is indomitable. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in these authentic tales of incredible journeys, shipwreck, imprisonment and torture, treasure-hunting, escape from bandits or mutineers, adventures in the Indian jungles, or experiences of the supernatural.
THE RUPA BOOK OF RUSKIN BOND'S HIMALAYAN TALES
The Rupa Book of Ruskin Bond's Himalayan Tales is Ruskin Bond's own collection of short stories, essays and poems. The theme for the collection is of course the hills.
Whether it is nature, people, places or even animals, Ruskin Bond is keenly observant of all forms of life and activity in the hills. Delightful reading, especially with the Haikus and poems that are interspersed with the stories. An entertaining blend of fiction and non-fiction. Ruskin Bond comes up with another exciting Rupa selection.
THE RUPA BOOK OF GREAT SUSPENSE STORIES
Edited by Ruskin Bond
Mystery and terror lurk in the pages of these great suspense tales written by some of the masters of the short story during the last hundred years.
Ruskin Bond has been collecting stories of mystery, suspense and the supernatural since he was a boy, and in this new anthology for Rupa he brings together many of his favourites.
Whether it is Jack the Ripper lurking in the London fog, or a deadly reptile in the thatch of an Indian bungalow, or some very strange and terrifying bedfellows, you will find them all in this bedside book which is guaranteed to keep you reading well past midnight ... And after that, don't turn the lights off!
THE RUPA LAUGHTER OMNIBUS
Edited by Ruskin Bond
'Laugh and be well!' exclaimed the great Dr. Johnson, and he never spoke truer words. For, laughter is certainly good medicine, guaranteed to drive away the blues and improve your general well-being.
Ruskin Bond declares that he had great fun in putting together this anthology of hilarious stories, humorous articles, and comic verse. The reader will share his enjoyment. You will smile, chuckle, or laugh out loud, whether at an account of a crazy cricket match, or a cheese that smells to high heaven, or a goat that goes berserk in a posh drawing-room.
If you have been feeling bad, this look will make you feel good. And if you are already feeling good, you will feel even better!