Adventure · Children's · Classics
The Jungle Book
A boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle learns its laws from a bear and a panther while a tiger wants him dead. The book also contains several unconnected animal stories.
- First published
- 1894
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like classic animal adventure with real stakes and a strong jungle atmosphere.
Skip this if you expect the film; the original is more serious, and reflects colonial attitudes of its time.
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| Ebook | ||
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| Audiobook | ||
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