# The Jungle Book

**Author:** Rudyard Kipling
**Tags:** Short stories, India, Jungles, Jungle animals, Feral children, Mowgli (Fictitious character), Adventure stories, English, Animals
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96063

## Description

Step into the heart of the Indian jungle with Rudyard Kipling’s timeless collection of tales. Here, a "man-cub" named Mowgli finds a most extraordinary family among wolves, learning the complex laws of the wild from his beloved mentors, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the black panther. Yet, the jungle holds dangers, chief among them the formidable tiger Shere Khan, who seeks to reclaim his human prey. Mowgli’s journey is one of survival, friendship, and self-discovery as he navigates the intricate balance between human and animal worlds, grappling with his identity and place. Beyond Mowgli’s adventures, discover other captivating narratives, including the valiant mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi defending his human family from menacing cobras, and the extraordinary quest of Kotick, a white seal searching for a safe haven. These stories explore profound themes of loyalty, courage, and the essential, sometimes harsh, laws that govern both nature and society.