First published 2000
Mowgli finds himself caught between two worlds in this contemporary adaptation of the beloved stories. The man-cub must navigate the complex relationships within his jungle family while facing the eternal threat of Shere Khan, the tiger who wants him dead. Baloo the bear teaches him the laws of the pack, while Bagheera the panther serves as his wise protector. As Mowgli grows older, he struggles with his dual identity as both human and jungle dweller. The other animals question whether he truly belongs among them, and Mowgli begins to wonder the same thing. When danger forces him to make impossible choices, he must decide where his loyalties lie and what kind of creature he wants to become. Grindley explores themes of belonging and identity through Mowgli's journey of self-discovery in a world that sees him as neither fully human nor fully wild.
Genres: animals, adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Jungle
48 pages · Hardcover · Dorling Kindersley