Synopsis
A simplified retelling of the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised by the animals in an Indian jungle, as well as other animal stories.
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About the Author
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. In 1871, he was sent to school in England, but returned to India as a young man to work as a journalist for The Civil and Military Gazette in Lahore. Kipling began to publish his poems and stories in this magazine and, but the mid-1890s, he was a literary celebrity. In 1907, he became the first English writer to be warded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Sally Grindley began writing for children in 1984, and is now the author of many acclaimed books. Her sensitive retelling of The Jungle Book retains the atmosphere of the original, while making it accessible to young children. She lives in England with her family. Julek Heller studied art at the Chelsea College of Art and the Royal Academy in London. He has been illustrating children's books for over 25 years an is well-known for his skill in bringing classic stories to life.
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The Jungle Book
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Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated, 2001
ISBN 10: 0789449447
ISBN 13: 9780789449443
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Heller, Julek (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 40711170-6
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The Jungle Book
Published by
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated, 2001
ISBN 10: 0789449447
ISBN 13: 9780789449443
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Heller, Julek (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 18939305-6
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