The Jungle Books

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The Jungle Books
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Series: Adventure & Fantasy, Adventure
Genres: Chapter Books, Juvenile Fiction
Tags: Ages 12 & Up, Ages 5-8, Ages 8-12, Classics
ASIN: 1909735612
ISBN: 1909735612

The Jungle Books true hero is Mowgli, a young boy raised with wolves, and hunted by the evil tiger Shere Khan. All is well until the realization dawns in Mowgli that he is human - knowledge he tries to repress as he is appalled by humankind's greed and destructiveness.

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About the Book

Although it includes such famous tales as ‘Rikki-Tikki-Tavi’ The Jungle Book’s true hero is Mowgli, a young boy raised with wolves, and hunted by the evil tiger Shere Khan.

All is well until the realization dawns in Mowgli that he is human – knowledge he tries to repress as he is appalled by humankind’s greed and destructiveness.

Through a series of perils and adventures, Mowgli gradually comes to terms with the animal and human facets of his life.

Like all good children’s stories, these tales have a depth of allegory and symbolism that allows them to be enjoyed by adults as well as children.

This edition includes The Second Jungle Book (hence the title: The Jungle Books) and completes the story of Mowgli.  It is a work that can be read throughout a lifetime – one that will bring pleasure and further insights at each reading.

Learning Through Literature also recommends Just So Stories from Rudyard Kipling.

About The Author

Rudyard Kipling was born in India in 1865 and spent his early years reveling in the country’s exotic delights.

At five he was sent to school in England, and did not returned until 1882, when he worked as a reporter on the Civil and Military Gazette.

A prolific writer, he soon became famous for a prodigious range of tales and poems, from the high adventure of The Man Who Would Be King, through the gritty doggerel of Barrack Room Ballads to charming children’s story such as Puck of Pook’s Hill and, perhaps his most celebrated offering, The Jungle Book.

Reviews

“Rudyard Kipling is in no hurry to weave his tales of the jungles of India. Very enjoyable as a read-aloud. Excellent character development. My children certainly have to work harder to listen to these than any fast-paced entertainment available today.”

“Classic! Small print, but BIG stories that young and old will love.”

 

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