This book is about the adventures of Ruskin Bond's
alter ego, Rusty. Rusty goes on a trek on a magic mountain, along with two of
his friends. Their adventures throughout are full of tales and events of
mystery and the supernatural. They take shelter in a forest bungalow that comes
out as a haunted one and then reach an old palace high on the hills. There also
adventure and horror await them. Although the book is meant for children, I
found it quite spooky for them.
Ruskin Bond describes Rusty as someone who didn't just
want to write a mystery, he wanted to live one. Ruskin Bond is a perfect
storyteller. He captures every tiny sound and sight of nature. And in this book
nature's sounds are mingled with those of the supernatural, which makes it a
perfect spooky read, full of humor.
-Ekta Kubba
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