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  • The Blue Umbrella

  • Written by: Ruskin Bond
  • Narrated by: Adnan Kapadia
  • Length: 51 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (245 ratings)
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The Blue Umbrella

Written by: Ruskin Bond
Narrated by: Adnan Kapadia

Publisher's Summary

As soon as Binya saw the beautiful blue silk umbrella, she wanted it. She wanted it so badly that she was willing to give her lucky leopard's claw pendant in exchange. No one in the village had such a fine umbrella, and everywhere Binya went the umbrella went, too. Gradually it faded to a pale blue and was patched in several places, but there were still many who envied Binya her treasured possession. And the most envious of them all was old Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper who decided that by some means he must own the blue umbrella.

©1992 Ruskin Bond, Illustration copyright Rupa Publications India (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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naration

the story was good. I really want to appreciate the narration. just loved it. thanks

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such a very imagine story love it

such a beautiful story and author performance was so good👍 I like it very much

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Soothing story

very calm and soothing story, good performance by the narrator. beauty of nature exemplified

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Lovely experience ❤️

Such a refreshing read! I enjoyed a lot. The mountain descriptions took me to mountain alleys. I travelled it with Binya and Bijju. The narration was underwhelming for me.

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I am a very big fan of you

This book is very good 😊👍 I loved it 💯😄💯😄 wow nicely said also great narration Ruskin bond is a very good writer

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👍

beautiful short story, about eternal human emotions . nice description about the mountains and a simple sweet village girl.

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Excellent story

Wonderful story and very good narration. As usual, Ruskin Bond at his best. Keep writing.

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good story

lovely....great book.........nice hib hsbd shsbsbsbsbsbsbsbsbs fgf h h h g h g h h

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nice story

amazing story , although I had read this book I still listened to it

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A delight

A simple, beautiful, cosy and heart-warming story. away from the trials and tribulations of city life. excellent narration. don't miss this one.

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