Question

Write a biosketch in 120-150 words on Ruskin Bond with help of the given clues.
● Ruskin Bond was born on 19 May 1934 at Kasauli. ● Educated in a boarding school in Mussourie

● Schooling from Bishop Cotton School in Shimla where he graduated in 1950 ● An Indian author

of British descent ● An author and a poet by occupation ● Works influenced by life in the hill

stations at the foothills of Himalayas ● His notable works- Our Trees Still Grew in Dehra, A Flight

of Pigeons, The Blue Umbrella and his autobiography Lone Fox Dancing are his notable works ●

Awarded Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Academy Award etc. ● Wrote fiction, short

stories, novella, travelogue, books for children ● Influenced by Charles Dickens and Mark Twain​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ruskin Bond is an eminent contemporary Indian writer of British descent. He prolifically authored inspiring children's books and was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award to honor his work of literature. Born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, India, he was the son of Edith Clarke and Aubrey Bond.

Born: May 19, 1934, Kasauli

Parents: Edith Clarke, Aubrey Bond

Works written: The Room on the Roof, Scenes from a writer's life, The lamp is lit, Blue ...

Nationality: India