The Adventure of Toto Class 9 English Moments Summary

Chapter 2: "The Adventure of Toto"

Summary: "The Adventure of Toto" by Ruskin Bond is a delightful story about a mischievous monkey named Toto. The story is narrated by a young boy who lives with his grandfather in Dehra. One day, his grandfather buys a baby monkey from a tonga-driver for five rupees and brings him home. Toto is a pretty little monkey, with bright eyes, pearly white teeth, and a tail that serves as a third hand.

Toto is kept secretly in a little closet, as the narrator's grandmother doesn’t like animals. However, Toto's mischievous nature soon creates chaos in the household. He tears up the narrator's school blazer, breaks dishes, and disturbs other animals in the house. Toto is a source of endless trouble but also amusement for the narrator and his grandfather.

Grandfather decides to take Toto to Saharanpur, where he is to collect his pension. However, Toto creates quite a commotion on the train by peeping out of the bag in which he was hidden and later by escaping and causing a scene.

Despite all the trouble, the grandfather is very fond of Toto. But eventually, he realizes that keeping Toto is not feasible. Toto is sold back to the same tonga-driver for a lesser price, and the house returns to its peaceful state.

The story is a humorous account of the antics of a naughty monkey and reflects on the idea that some animals are better left in their natural habitats rather than being domesticated.