The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
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| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
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| Illustrator | Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911 |
| Title | The Second Jungle Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Second Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. Continuing the adventures of Mowgli from the first Jungle Book, this work explores themes of law, survival, and the interplay between humans and the jungle. Mowgli remains the central character, navigating the complexities of life in the jungle while also confronting the challenges posed by humanity. The opening of the book presents an evocative scene in the jungle during a severe drought. Mowgli and his animal companions, including Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, are significantly affected by the shifting dynamics of their environment; food and water are scarce, and the jungle's natural laws become a matter of life and death. As Mowgli learns from Baloo about the importance of the Jungle Law and the oncoming peril of fear, he also grapples with the relationships he maintains with both his animal friends and the looming threat of man, particularly with the ominous presence of Shere Khan. The narrative beautifully unfolds the interconnectedness of all living beings in the jungle while hinting at deeper philosophical questions about nature and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | India -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jungle animals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mowgli (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37364 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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