The Jungle Books
Rudyard Kipling
Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as Bagheera, the graceful black panther, and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes. Other animal stories range from the simple heroism found in ""Rikki-tikki-tavi"" to the macabre comedy ""The Undertakers"". A rich and complex fable of human life, Kipling’s enduring classic dazzles the imagination with its astonishing descriptive powers and lively sense of adventure.
Reviews
It's a different cover but potato patato. I used to think the stories were only about a boy in the jungle, like the mobie, but I was wrong. The Jungle Book(s) is full of different stories and I liked them all. True, some dragged on for days but it was still worth finishing. My favourite out them all are what they made into a movie(s) and that is the Mowgli stories. Other favourites were The White Seal, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Quiquern. All the stories were memorable. My favourite character was Bagheera, the black panther who was one of Mowgli's most trusted companions. His family of wolves who adopted him were all kind and accepted him as a brother. "You and I are of one blood Brother" a quote that you say to all animals you meet to say we are brothers of the jungle. Another is "Good Hunting" which is a greeting for all as well. The movie did get the general idea but mixed things up a bit like making Baloo a humble bear and not a teacher and making the monkey people have a king but overall I liked it, except the ending, it was quite random.
Anonymous 24.07.2022
Great book, the stories are amazing and definitely unique. However, written in old english and at times quite complicated, probably for readers aged 11+.
Anonymous 03.04.2016
