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Stories Short and Sweet is a collection of the choicest short stories written by Ruskin Bond. Summary of the Book This title contains short stories that depict the myriad aspects of life in the hills. They bring out emotions like love, trust, hatred, and betrayal. Every story is intricately woven into a memorable vignette set against the backdrop of the middle class urban life of the countryside. Some of the stories included in the book are When the Trees Walked, A Bouquet of Love, Pret in the House, and The Wild Fruit. Treat yourself to the extraordinary emotions of ordinary life on the hills, which eventually transport you to a world beyond the mundane. About Ruskin Bond Ruskin Bond was born Himachal Pradesh, India. He is the recipient of the most honorary Indian awards like the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Sahitya Akademi Award among other honours. His contribution to children’s literature in India is specially recognized by the Indian Council for Child Education. His autobiography is Rain in the Mountains. Scenes from a Writer’s Life also talks about the experiences of young Ruskin. Some of his books were adapted to films and TV series, which have won awards. Garland of Memories, Rain in the Mountain-Notes from the Himalayas, A Face in the Dark and Other Hauntings, Vagrants in the Valley and Other Poems, and Once upon a Monsoon Time are some of his other works.