Rudyard Kipling

The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling

Alistair McGowan reads the enchanting classic, The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling's best-loved collection of stories. Set in magical, mysterious India, these are tales of people and animals living togetherthough not always harmoniouslyin the world of nature. The story focuses on Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves. As Baloo, the sleepy brown bear; Bagheera, the cunning black panther; Kaa, the python; and his other animal friends teach their beloved "man-cub" the ways of the jungle, Mowgli gains the strength and wisdom he needs for his frightful fight with Shere Khan, the tiger who robbed him of his human family.