A Song Of India

A Song of India is a coming-of-age novel that follows a sixteen-year-old boy named Ruskin as he stands at a crossroads in Dehradun, living with his mother and stepfather at the Old Station Canteen. A warmly intimate portrait of growing up, it blends nostalgia, longing, and the dream of writing abroad, speaking to teens and adult readers who love quiet, emotionally honest stories. The tone is hopeful, reflective, and quietly adventurous. In A Song of India, the narrative unfolds through intimate, reflective prose that invites readers into Ruskin's world. The book is beautifully bound in a hardback edition and illustrated by Mihir Joglekar, heightening the sensory memory of India and the ache of leaving home. It weaves moments from home life with the larger dream of publishing stories in England, from the thrill of receiving his first money order to the quiet triumph of getting published. The pacing lets readers linger on small joys and the pull of distant horizons, creating a timeless feeling that still feels relevant today. Whether you read it for its textured sense of place, its nuanced father‑son dynamics, or Bond's signature warmth and humor, A Song of India offers a thoughtful journey. The narrative balances sentiment with honesty, exploring how a fiery teenager negotiates love, duty, and the courage to step into the unknown while holding fast to the memories that shaped him. A coming-of-age journey of a sixteen-year-old Ruskin in Dehradun Dreams of writing with the pull of England and the comfort of home Rich portrayal of family dynamics and personal growth Key moments like receiving a money order and seeing stories published Beautiful Mihir Joglekar illustrations that deepen the mood Hardback edition that carries Bond's timeless storytelling After finishing A Song of India, readers are left with a warm sense of possibility—the idea that pursuing a dream can coexist with memory and belonging. It invites reflection on change, courage, and the enduring comfort of home, leaving readers with a renewed sense that every journey can illuminate who we are.