Ruskin Bond
Ruskin Bond - The Laughing Skull
Ruskin Bond - The Laughing Skull
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Perfect for readers, who:
• Are curious about gentle supernatural and ghostly tales set in Indian hill-stations
• Enjoy a mix of humour and mild suspense rather than full-on horror
• Appreciate short-story collections where the familiar comfort of the author’s style meets a twist of the uncanny
Why You’ll Love It:
✅ Ruskin Bond’s trademark warmth meets mischievous spirits — ghost stories with a wink rather than a scream.
✅ A collection of short stories (including the title tale “The Laughing Skull”) makes it perfect for episodic reading or stocking on a kids’ bookshelf.
✅ Evocative settings in the Himalayan foothills, mysterious houses and odd encounters make the ordinary feel magical and just a little spooky.
Also consider the below aspects before you select:
❌ The spooky element is quite mild — if you expect full-blown horror or jump scares, this might feel more nostalgic than terror-filled.
❌ The Indian hill-station and local ghost/folk culture references (jinns, prets, old British bungalow settings) may need a little explanation for non-Indian or younger readers.
Verdict:
A cozy, slightly eerie collection of tales that lift off from the ordinary into the ghostly fringes of childhood wonder — perfect for young readers ready to dip their toes into the supernatural through Ruskin Bond’s gentle, atmospheric lens.
Product Details
- Language : English
- Publisher : ["Rupa Publications India Pvt. Limited"]
- Paperback : 124 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8129142198
- ISBN-13 : 9.79E+12
- Item Weight : 110 gm
- Net Quantity : Paperback
