The Jungle Book
“The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories set in the Indian jungle. It includes other standalone tales featuring animals such as Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a brave mongoose, and Kotick, a white seal.
The central character is Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle. The stories follow Mowgli’s adventures as he grows up, learning the ways of the jungle and encountering various animal characters, both friend and foe.
Key events include Mowgli’s rivalry with the fierce tiger Shere Khan, his friendships with Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, and his encounters with Kaa the python and the Bandar-log, the mischievous monkey tribe.
Throughout the tales, Mowgli faces challenges and dangers, including threats from other animals and conflicts with humans. He learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and survival in the wild.