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The Cherry 
Tree
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The Cherry 
Tree
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A touching short story by renowned Indian author 
Ruskin Bond that captures the special bond between a 
young boy named Rakesh and his grandfather as they 
nurture a cherry tree from seed to maturity in the hill 
town of Mussoorie.
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The Cherry 
Tree
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A touching short story by renowned Indian author 
Ruskin Bond that captures the special bond between a 
young boy named Rakesh and his grandfather as they 
nurture a cherry tree from seed to maturity in the hill 
town of Mussoorie.
About Ruskin Bond
Born in 1934 in Kasauli, Ruskin Bond is one of India's 
most beloved children's writers. He has authored 
hundreds of short stories, novels, and poems that often 
focus on:
Nature and the natural world
Childhood experiences
Life in the hills of India
His writing style is characterized by simplicity, warmth, 
and gentle wisdom. Bond has received prestigious 
awards including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.
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The Cherry 
Tree
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A touching short story by renowned Indian author 
Ruskin Bond that captures the special bond between a 
young boy named Rakesh and his grandfather as they 
nurture a cherry tree from seed to maturity in the hill 
town of Mussoorie.
About Ruskin Bond
Born in 1934 in Kasauli, Ruskin Bond is one of India's 
most beloved children's writers. He has authored 
hundreds of short stories, novels, and poems that often 
focus on:
Nature and the natural world
Childhood experiences
Life in the hills of India
His writing style is characterized by simplicity, warmth, 
and gentle wisdom. Bond has received prestigious 
awards including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.
Roots in Mussoorie
Location
The story takes place in 
Mussoorie, a hill town in 
northern India, where 
Rakesh lives with his 
grandfather in a cottage 
at the forest's edge.
Characters
Six-year-old Rakesh, sent 
to live with his 
grandfather so he can 
attend school, while his 
parents remain in a village 
without schools.
Time Period
The story spans several years, following Rakesh from age 
six to nine, through changing seasons that mirror the 
growth of both the boy and the tree.
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The Cherry 
Tree
I n t r o d u c t i o n
A touching short story by renowned Indian author 
Ruskin Bond that captures the special bond between a 
young boy named Rakesh and his grandfather as they 
nurture a cherry tree from seed to maturity in the hill 
town of Mussoorie.
About Ruskin Bond
Born in 1934 in Kasauli, Ruskin Bond is one of India's 
most beloved children's writers. He has authored 
hundreds of short stories, novels, and poems that often 
focus on:
Nature and the natural world
Childhood experiences
Life in the hills of India
His writing style is characterized by simplicity, warmth, 
and gentle wisdom. Bond has received prestigious 
awards including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.
Roots in Mussoorie
Location
The story takes place in 
Mussoorie, a hill town in 
northern India, where 
Rakesh lives with his 
grandfather in a cottage 
at the forest's edge.
Characters
Six-year-old Rakesh, sent 
to live with his 
grandfather so he can 
attend school, while his 
parents remain in a village 
without schools.
Time Period
The story spans several years, following Rakesh from age 
six to nine, through changing seasons that mirror the 
growth of both the boy and the tree.
The Beginning of the 
Journey
One day, while walking home from the bazaar, Rakesh 
enjoys some sweet-and-sour cherries from the Kashmir 
Valley.
After eating the cherries, he keeps one seed in his mouth, 
rolling it around curiously. He asks his grandfather:
"Are cherry seeds lucky, Grandfather?"
His grandfather wisely replies that luck comes only when 
we make use of something. This prompts Rakesh to plant 
the seed in a soft, shady corner of their garden.