The Cherry Tree

Rakesh grows a tree of his very own assisted by 'Dada' his grandfather. The simple story justifies itself to any child but the careful illustration and background information which establish the North Indian setting make this a tale that many Asian children will easily claim a special relationship with. Ruskin Bond has avoided the trap of letting the reader feel that Indian life is either pathetic or mysterious; it exists he shows through the natural movements of the seasons. Very suitable for the multiracial society in which we live.