Description

The Jungle Book Dc Books "The Jungle Book, retold by Aiswarya Pradeep and published by Mango Books, is a rendition of the evergreen classic by Rudyard Kipling. It is a collection of stories from the jungle, mainly featuring everyone’s favourite hero, Mowgli. The story at the Seeonee Hills, when the father wolf finds a human baby between the bushes. They name them Mowgli and with the acceptance of the pack, Mowgli grows up to be a part of the jungle. Along the way, he finds true friendship with Baloo, the bear, and Bagheera, the panther, who became Mowgli’s mentors as well. Mowgli’s journey is filled with wisdom and wonder and unforgettable characters like Shere Khan, Kaa, and the Bandarlog. The book takes the reader through a journey into and beyond the jungle. When Mowgli ventures past the jungle into the human settlements, the readers see the difference between the life in village and the jungle, through Mowgli who does not belong on either world. It is thus a psychological exploration of identity and belongingness. The chapters are, The Night Song, Mowgli’s Brothers, Hunting Song of the Pack, Kaa’s Hunting, Bandar-Log’s Road Song, Tiger! Tiger! , Mowgli’s Song, and The White Seal. The songs that come along with the chapters, provide good rhythm and flow to the book. First published in 1894, the book still remains a favourite across nations. The book primarily caters to readers of the age 10+, but remains appealing to all children and nostalgic adult readers. Thus, the illustrated edition of The Jungle Book makes a perfect gift for any occasion."