Rudyard Kipling
1) Kim
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 18
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Rudyard Kipling's epic rendition of the imperial experience in India is also his greatest long work. Born in India and growing into early manhood, Kim is the son of an Irish soldier born under British Imperial rule in 19th century India. Left in the care of a half-caste woman, Kim is free to explore the back allies and bazaars of Lahore. But when he meets with his father's old regiment he trades his native clothes for European suits and abandons his...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 9
Description
"Mowgli, lost in the deep jungle as a child, is adopted into a family of wolves. Hunted by Shere Khan, the Bengal tiger, Mowgli is allowed to run with the wolf pack under the protection of Bagheera, the black panther, and of Baloo, the brown bear who teaches wolf cubs The Law of the Jungle. Through many legendary adventures, Mowgli evolves from a vengeful member of the pack to a just and compassionate human being who at last returns to join--perhaps...
8) Indian tales
Author
Pub. Date
c1899
Description
Each story is different in its own accord. And Rudyard Kipling's writing makes you feel like you are a character in the story. A wonderful read!
15) The Jungle Book
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 20
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Description
Imagine growing up among wolves, being friends with a panther and a bear, and hunting the most fearsome animal in the wild-the man-killing tiger Shere Khan. These are the stories of Mowgli ""the frog,"" a man-cub raised by wolves, and his journey to adulthood with the help of Baloo the bear, and Bagheera the black panther. The Jungle Book is collections of short stories. Each story begins with a few lines of poetry. The best known of these jungle...
18) The Jungle book
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by the wild animals of the jungle.
