About this ebook
Rakesh plants a cherry seedling in his garden and watches it grow. As seasons go by, the small tree survives heavy monsoon showers, a hungry goat that eats most of the leaves and a grass cutter who splits it into two with one sweep. At last, on his ninth birthday, Rakesh is rewarded with a miraculous sightโthe first pink blossoms of his precious cherry tree! This beautifully illustrated edition brings alive the magical charm of one of Ruskin Bondโs most unforgettable tales.
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4.2
204 reviews
Adarsh T J
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April 12, 2013
Good...but the story is too short. One could finish reading within 30 minutes. The price is also high with respect to the content.
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Ravi Babu
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October 23, 2015
The subtle nuances in Ruskin Bond books are Brilliant. The way he tells the story make us wish to become children again.
Ananya Chaudhuri
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November 10, 2021
This story was a part of my syllabus. I loved preparing lessons for this story. On final exam I desperately ignored all other questions from different stories and wrote answer to the questions from 'The Cherry Tree'.
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