by Liz Miles
First published 2016
Mowgli finds himself alone in the jungle after losing his parents. A wolf pack takes him in and becomes his new family. The young boy must quickly adapt to jungle life and master its ancient laws. Shere Khan the tiger stalks him constantly, viewing Mowgli as his prey. The deadly predator refuses to give up his hunt. Mowgli's wolf family and other jungle allies stand ready to protect him, but he cannot rely on them forever. He must develop his own skills and courage to face the threats around him. The jungle tests Mowgli at every turn as he grows from helpless child into someone who can hold his own against its dangers. His survival depends on understanding that the jungle operates by rules very different from human society.
Genres: animals, classic-literature, adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Jungle
Period: 19th-Century
174 pages · Paperback · Superjet Press