The Jungle Book — Rudyard Kipling

The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by British writer Rudyard Kipling set in the jungles of India. The most famous narrative follows the boy Mowgli, who is raised by wolves.

Mowgli learns the laws of the jungle and forms friendships with animals such as Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther.

The stories combine adventure with reflections on loyalty, courage, and the relationship between humans and nature.