A boy is raised by wolves, and soon realizes that he is different. He has powers the animals lack; they have a society of which he can never be a full part. When he discovers a human village, he must decide where he belongs.
The haunting story of Mowgli, from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book, beautifully illustrated by Chittakone, seems destined to become a favorite here in Laos as it has in so many parts of the world.
by Rudyard Kipling, illustrated by Chittakone Vilaipong
First published in 2008 :: Lao language :: 80 pages :: Paperback :: A5
This book is made possible by a gift from The Bengier Foundation.
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Sample pages from The Jungle Boy
I'm happy to report that the big cat in this story gets what it deserves.
