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The Two Jungle Books (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

AUTHOR Kipling, Rudyard
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (02/01/2011)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover) (LARGE PRINT)

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The Two Jungle Books is a collection of two classic novels by Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book. This large print edition is designed for easy reading and accessibility for all readers. The Jungle Book follows the story of Mowgli, a young boy who is raised by a pack of wolves in the jungles of India. With the help of his animal friends, including the wise panther Bagheera and the fun-loving bear Baloo, Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle and must fight to protect his home from the fierce tiger, Shere Khan. The Second Jungle Book continues Mowgli's adventures and introduces new characters such as the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and the cunning jackal Tabaqui. Both books are filled with thrilling action, memorable characters, and themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of finding one's place in the world. This large print edition is perfect for readers of all ages who want to enjoy these timeless tales in a format that is easy on the eyes.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1893. The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book in One Volume. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. These books contain the classic tale of the young boy, Mowgli, who, after becoming lost in the jungles of India is adopted by a family of wolves. The story follows Mowgli through the jungle and his adventures with other animals who live in the jungle, like Kaa the snake. Mowgli's story is also interspersed with other tales of the jungle, such as Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, lending depth and diversity to our understanding of Kipling's India. In much the same way Mowgli is carried away by the Bandar-log monkeys, young readers will be caught up by the stories, swinging from page to page, breathless, thrilled, and terrified. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781169847651
ISBN-10: 116984765X
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 448
Carton Quantity: 9
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 1.00 x 11.00 inches
Weight: 2.91 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Large Print
Country of Origin: US
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Grade Level: Preschool - 7th Grade
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The Two Jungle Books is a collection of two classic novels by Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book. This large print edition is designed for easy reading and accessibility for all readers. The Jungle Book follows the story of Mowgli, a young boy who is raised by a pack of wolves in the jungles of India. With the help of his animal friends, including the wise panther Bagheera and the fun-loving bear Baloo, Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle and must fight to protect his home from the fierce tiger, Shere Khan. The Second Jungle Book continues Mowgli's adventures and introduces new characters such as the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and the cunning jackal Tabaqui. Both books are filled with thrilling action, memorable characters, and themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of finding one's place in the world. This large print edition is perfect for readers of all ages who want to enjoy these timeless tales in a format that is easy on the eyes.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1893. The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book in One Volume. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. These books contain the classic tale of the young boy, Mowgli, who, after becoming lost in the jungles of India is adopted by a family of wolves. The story follows Mowgli through the jungle and his adventures with other animals who live in the jungle, like Kaa the snake. Mowgli's story is also interspersed with other tales of the jungle, such as Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, lending depth and diversity to our understanding of Kipling's India. In much the same way Mowgli is carried away by the Bandar-log monkeys, young readers will be caught up by the stories, swinging from page to page, breathless, thrilled, and terrified. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author: Kipling, Rudyard
Nobel prize-winning writer Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India, but returned with his parents to England at the age of five. Influenced by experiences in both India and England, Kipling s stories celebrate British imperialism and the experience of the British soldier in India. Amongst Kipling s best-known works are The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, and the poems Mandalay and Gunga Din. Kipling was the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel prize for literature (1907) and was amongst the youngest to receive the award. Kipling died in 1936 and is interred in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey.
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