Oxford Children's Classics: The Jungle Book

By (author) Kipling, Rudyard
Short description/annotation
Beware of the tiger . . . If you like jungle-action and animals galore, then The Jungle Book is the story for you! Not only does this edition include the complete, unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most from the story and gives lots of recommendations for other adventures you might enjoy.
Description
Beware of the tiger . . . Excitement! Animals! Peril! Drama! Enter Mowgli''s world as he discovers the secrets and dangers of the jungle. Can he escape his kidnap by the Monkey-People? And will he ever be free from the prowling tiger that''s waiting to pounce? Oxford Children''s Classics present not only the original and unabridged story of The Jungle Book but also help you to discover a whole world of new adventures with an amazing assortment of recommendations and activities.
Biographical note
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India, in 1865. Just before his sixth birthday Rudyard and his sister were sent to England to receive their formal education. At the age of sixteen he returned to India and worked as a journalist on a local newspaper. In 1886 his first book, Departmental Ditties, was published, and during the years that followed he had success with many more books including, in 1889, The Jungle Book. He married in 1891 and settled for a while in the USA, however he then returned to England and from there moved to South Africa. He continued to write until his death in 1936.
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Enter the jungle in this exciting adventure . . .
Publisher''s notice
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India, in 1865. Just before his sixth birthday Rudyard and his sister were sent to England to receive their formal education. At the age of sixteen he returned to India and worked as a journalist on a local newspaper. In 1886 his first book, Departmental Ditties, was published, and during the years that followed he had success with many more books including, in 1889, The Jungle Book. He married in 1891 and settled for a while in the USA, however he then returned to England and from there moved to South Africa. He continued to write until his death in 1936.
Feature
Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers and will not look out of place alongside all the new stories being published today. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champions to help readers discover even more great adventures. A fresh approach to the classics, by children for children. Priced at only £4.99 - perfect for a pocket money purchase or a gift for a friend. Oxford are the experts on stories and so we have included recommendations to direct readers to more books, films, plays, etc., they might enjoy. Fun and interesting facts about the author and illustrator. Modern covers illustrated by top artists from the world of publishing, commercial, and fashion illustration. Extra material includes though-provoking questions, glossaries, quizzes, and reviews.
Version history
Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers and will not look out of place alongside all the new stories being published today. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champions to help readers discover even more great adventures. A fresh approach to the classics, by children for children. Priced at only £4.99 - perfect for a pocket money purchase or a gift for a friend. Oxford are the experts on stories and so we have included recommendations to direct readers to more books, films, plays, etc., they might enjoy. Fun and interesting facts about the author and illustrator. Modern covers illustrated by top artists from the world of publishing, commercial, and fashion illustration. Extra material includes though-provoking questions, glossaries, quizzes, and review