Kaa’s Hunting by Rudyard Kipling

In this Jungle Book tale, Mowgli is kidnapped by the monkey-people and taken to their treetop city, forcing Baloo and Bagheera to seek help from the enormous python, Kaa. Together, the trio mounts a daring rescue. The plot is action-packed and tense, with themes of teamwork, bravery, and jungle law. Kaa is portrayed as powerful and wise, contrary to later villainous adaptations. It’s a thrilling chapter in Mowgli’s journey of survival and belonging.