The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1894. The stories tell the adventures of a young boy named Mowgli, who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The stories are set in a time when humans and animals co-existed in harmony, and Mowgli learns the laws of the jungle from his animal friends. He is taught the importance of respecting the jungle and its inhabitants, and is warned of the dangers of the jungle, such as the man-eating tiger Shere Khan. Mowgli's adventures include escaping from the clutches of the monkey-king, defeating the python Kaa, and outwitting the Bandar-log (monkeys). He also meets a bear named Baloo, who teaches him the Law of the Jungle, and a panther named Bagheera, who helps him on his journey. The stories are full of adventure, humor, and moral lessons, and are a classic of children's literature.
By Rudyard Kipling · First published 1894 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 14 chapters