ISBN: 9780140624373    Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Year of publishing: 2007     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 336        Language: English

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.
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