num_pages: 384
description: 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.
language: English
title: Jungle Books
titlecomplete: Jungle Books
characters: Kaa, Baloo (Rudyard Kipling), Darzee, Nagaina, Messua, Tabaqui, Hathin, Nag, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Mowgli (Rudyard Kipling), Akela, Bagheera (Rudyard Kipling), Shere Khan
genres: Fiction, Animals, Classics, Short Stories, Young Adult, Childrens, India, Fantasy, Literature, Adventure
ratings_count: 86975
series: The Jungle Book
publisher: Penguin Books