Ruskin Bond Mr. Oliver's Diary

Looking for something a child will actually pick up again? Ruskin Bond Mr. Oliver's Diary by Ruskin Bond is a paperback made for young readers aged 8 - 15 years. Runs to about 176 pages, so it's the kind of book that works for bedtime reading or a quiet afternoon.

What it's about

A gun-toting, violin-playing headmaster. A homicidal barber. A hungry leopard and about a hundred frogs on the loose. Boys with a talent for pranks and jokes. Mr. Oliver, a history teacher, arrives in Simla with a trainload of hungry boys to start a new term at the prep school. As he records the antics of the amazing characters there and all that they get up to, we quickly realize that there is never a dull moment. A fire, a missing Headmaster, and runaway students make sure that not a day goes by when Mr. Oliver has nothing to report in his diary. He writes about the eccentric teachers, the girls’ school next door, and the lovely Anjali Ramola, whom he secretly admires. Laugh-out-loud funny, with a core of old-world charm that is trademark Bond, Mr. Oliver’s Diary has stories and characters that have never appeared anywhere before. With his runaway wig, pet shrew, and endearing dry wit, Mr. Oliver is sure to become as well-loved as that other vintage Ruskin Bond characters, Uncle Ken and Rusty.

Book details

• Author: Ruskin Bond
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Ruskin Bond
• Reading age: 8 - 15 years
• Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 4 cm
• Category: Ruskin Bond

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruskin Bond Mr. Oliver's Diary available in paperback or hardcover?

This listing is for the paperback edition of Ruskin Bond Mr. Oliver's Diary.

What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who is Ruskin Bond Mr. Oliver's Diary suitable for?

It's written for readers aged 8 - 15 years, though plenty of parents read along too.

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What if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?

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