The Jungle Book

A classic story of friendship between man and beast. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai and the elephant's secret dance, and Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowgli's extraordinary journey with his animal friends. Brilliantly introduced by bestselling author, Christopher Paolini.Author: Rudyard KiplingPublisher: Puffin BooksPublished: 03/05/2009Pages: 240Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.70dISBN: 9780141325293Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.5Point Value: 9Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 54972 / Jungle Book (Book I) (Unabridged)About the AuthorJoseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in India, although educated in England. He was a prolific writer and recognized as a genius. In 1907 he was awarded the N