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Jungle Book

By Rudyard Kipling
Series: Illustrated Originals
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Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy brought up by wolves in the heart of the jungle. With the guidance of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, Mowgli learns the laws of the wild and embarks on thrilling adventures in this timeless classic.
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Follow the adventures of Mowgli, a boy adopted by a family of wolves, and meet Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, who teach him how to survive in the jungle, in Rudyard Kipling’s classic adventure. Complete and unabridged, this padded hardback gift edition features the beautiful illustrations of Rafael Mayani throughout.

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Follow the adventures of Mowgli, a boy adopted by a family of wolves, and meet Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, who teach him how to survive in the jungle, in Rudyard Kipling's classic adventure.

Complete and unabridged, this padded hardback gift edition of Jungle Book features the beautiful illustrations of Rafael Mayani throughout.

Series: Illustrated Originals

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409564966

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rafael Mayani

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 790g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Rudyard Kipling Series: Illustrated Originals

About the Author

Born in Bombay, in 1865, Rudyard Kipling was a British author and a poet. His children's books are considered enduring classics.

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