The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
This classic work is a collection of stories set in the Indian jungle, where a human child, Mowgli, is adopted and raised by a pack of wolves. The book follows Mowgli's adventures and lessons learned from his animal friends and foes, including the wise bear Baloo and the cunning panther Bagheera. The book also includes other tales of animals and humans coexisting in the wild, showcasing themes of survival, morality, and the law of the jungle.
The 746th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 484
Since this book was first published in 1894, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 484.0.
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