The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, Fiction, Classics

The story follows Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, where he learns the ways of the wild and the principles of Jungle Law. His adventures introduce readers to the dynamics of the wolf pack and the natural order of life. Key characters include the fearsome Shere Khan, a Bengal tiger, and Rikki-tikki-tavi, a brave mongoose. This first volume explores Mowgli's origins and the wolves' efforts to protect him, highlighting themes of loyalty and survival in the natural world.