Book description
A classic story of friendship between man and beast.
Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is
adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovable old
Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The adventures of
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai and the
elephant's secret dance, and Kotick the white seal are all part of
Mowgli's extraordinary journey with his animal friends.
Brilliantly introduced by bestselling author, Christopher Paolini.
Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in India, although
educated in England. He was a prolific writer and recognized as a
genius. In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His many
books for children include
Just So Stories
and
Kim.
