The Jungle Book
Published on 5. March 2009
256 pages
978-0-14-191904-1 (ISBN)
Description
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this 130th anniversary edition of The Jungle Book, complete with a special introduction by bestselling author, Christopher Paolini.
Young Mowgli escapes the vicious jaws of the growling tiger Shere Khan and is adopted by Father Wolf.
'A brave heart and a courteous tongue,' said he. 'They shall carry thee far through the Jungle.'
As Mowgli grows up, Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther teach him the Law of the Jungle, and so his extraordinary adventures begin . . .
Also available:
9780241663554 The Jungle Book Puffin Clothbound Classic
Young Mowgli escapes the vicious jaws of the growling tiger Shere Khan and is adopted by Father Wolf.
'A brave heart and a courteous tongue,' said he. 'They shall carry thee far through the Jungle.'
As Mowgli grows up, Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther teach him the Law of the Jungle, and so his extraordinary adventures begin . . .
Also available:
9780241663554 The Jungle Book Puffin Clothbound Classic
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Illustrations
none
File size
11,84 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-14-191904-1 (9780141919041)
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Schweitzer Classification
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06/2024
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Rudyard Kipling
The Jungle Book
Book
03/2009
Puffin Classics
€29.89
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Person
Rudyard Kipling (Author)
Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in India, although educated in England. He was a prolific writer and recognized as a genius. In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His many books for children includeJust So Stories and Kim.
Christopher Paolini (Introducer)
Christopher Paolini's love of fantasy and the natural beauty that surrounds his home in Montana inspired him to begin writing the Inheritance Cycle at fifteen. He became a number one bestselling author at nineteen and spent the next decade immersed in the world of Alagaesia. Also an accomplished artist, Christopher drew the interior art for the books. In his spare time he enjoys sharpening knives, playing video games, lifting heavy things and searching for the perfect leather-bound notebook.
Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in India, although educated in England. He was a prolific writer and recognized as a genius. In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His many books for children includeJust So Stories and Kim.
Christopher Paolini (Introducer)
Christopher Paolini's love of fantasy and the natural beauty that surrounds his home in Montana inspired him to begin writing the Inheritance Cycle at fifteen. He became a number one bestselling author at nineteen and spent the next decade immersed in the world of Alagaesia. Also an accomplished artist, Christopher drew the interior art for the books. In his spare time he enjoys sharpening knives, playing video games, lifting heavy things and searching for the perfect leather-bound notebook.
