The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

This collection of stories centers on Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, as he learns the laws of the wild from mentors like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Each tale explores themes of survival, belonging, and the balance between civilization and nature. The plot follows Mowgli’s struggle against the tiger Shere Khan and his gradual journey toward the human world. Other stories, like “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” and “Toomai of the Elephants,” add depth to the jungle setting. It’s a rich tapestry of fables blending adventure with moral lessons.