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The Jungle Book

By Rudyard Kipling

Adjectives

adventurous captivating timeless

Genres

Animals Classics Adventure

Synopsis

Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, learns the Laws of the Jungle from his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He faces the fierce tiger Shere Khan, who seeks to harm him. Alongside his animal companions, Mowgli embarks on thrilling adventures, confronting dangers and discovering his place between the wild and human worlds.

About the author

Rudyard Kipling was a famous British author who loved to write exciting stories and poems. He is best known for 'The Jungle Book', which is full of adventures with animals like Mowgli, Baloo, and Bagheera. Kipling's imaginative tales have delighted children all over the world for many years.

Pages

397 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

1993

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