The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book is a collection of stories set in the Indian jungle, centering on Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves. Guided by his animal mentors—Baloo, the bear, and Bagheera, the panther—Mowgli learns the laws of the jungle, navigating its dangers and wonders. However, he must face the menacing tiger Shere Khan, who seeks to destroy him and grapple with his identity as both man and animal. The book also features other tales, including the story of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a brave mongoose who protects a family from venomous cobras, and Toomai of the Elephants, about a boy who bonds with elephants in the wild. (autogenerated summary and original book cover)