Rusty and the Leopard is the third book in the Rusty
series. It starts where the second book in this series 'Rusty Runs Away' ends.
This book is a compilation of 'The room on the Roof' and 'The Vagrants in the
Valley', with a sprinkle of some known stories of Ruskin Bond. The stories of
types of supernatural beings are told by Somi's mom. There's a pool, another
hidden pool, discovered this time by Rusty, which they enjoy during the rainy
season, bathing in it, wrestling on the sands, riding buffaloes, and after that
plan for a trek to Pindari Glacier, and they go there. The beautiful
descriptions of the trek leave you mesmerized. Rusty also had memories of his
encounters with leopards. Ruskin Bond specializes in describing animal life as
well as he portrays nature. The dignity of this majestic animal is maintained
throughout the story.
This book is about a 17-year-old Rusty discovering
himself, the meaning of his life, and his place in the world. He is eager to
find his existence. He is trying to step into adulthood on his own and is
stepping on the road of his dreams. He begins his journey to England, and the
book ends here. The book is a wonderful and mesmerizing read, a must for Ruskin
Bond fans.
-Ekta Kubba
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