Getting Granny’s Glasses

Getting Granny’s Glasses - A Book Review

Getting Granny’s Glasses

by Ruskin Bond

Getting Granny’s Glasses is a short story written for children. The story is about Grandma's journey together with her grandson to buy new glasses for her. Mani, the 11 year old lost his mother in his early childhood and was brought up by his grandmother. Her eyes were getting weaker, her glasses older. So Mani insisted on getting new glasses for his granny. It was a 2 day journey to Mussoorie and granny’s first trip outside her village after ten years.

The journey on foot and in the bus was quite eventful. Though a landslide in between the journey brought an abrupt stop to their exciting adventure, it was his granny’s willpower that made them continue their journey in a different route. After all, giving up is not an option for a granny who still manages to climb trees even in her late sixties. At last they reached the town, bought new glasses for granny and came back. Mani enjoyed travelling and shopping with his granny. Granny got her vision back and enjoyed the ride back home, seeing everything clearly after a long time.

As usual Ruskin Bond has made a small thing as buying glasses quite interesting for children. His simple narration, vivid description about nature and the sights along the road are successful in bringing curiosity among the children. Mani’s respect, love and care for his granny is something that children can look upon to when they grow up.

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