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The Jungle Book
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See moreThis collection of classic fables by Rudyard Kipling includes the story of Mowgli, a 'man-cub' raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, the tale of a heroic mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and the account of a young elephant-handler 'Toomai of the Elephants'.
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Scholastic Children's Books are proud to publish this beautiful edition of the classic tale, The Jungle Book.
The Jungle Book is a classic collection of fables by Rudyard Kipling. Among the most famous are the stories of Mowgli, a 'man-cub' raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.
On his adventure-filled journey, Mowgli encounters memorable characters such as the foreboding tiger Shere Khan, Bagheera the wise panther, and the happy-go-lucky Baloo who teaches Mowgli 'The Bare Necessities' of life.
Other tales in this collection include "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," about a heroic mongoose, and "Toomai of the Elephants," the story of a young elephant-handler.
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ISBN: 9781407143613
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 November 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scholastic
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 150g
Pages: 208
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