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The Jungle Book: Mowgli´s story...
Rob Hunter
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Description for The Jungle Book: Mowgli´s story...
Hardback. Stunning retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic text, set against the backdrop of modern-day Mumbai. Num Pages: 40 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YFA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 275 x 310 x 11. Weight in Grams: 574. Very good copy with minor shelf wear
The first in a series of classic texts reimagined in the modern day. Stolen as a baby and taken in by a pack of street dogs, Mowgli grows up in the jungle of urban Mumbai. As he grows into a man, his life is threatened by the tiger Shere Khan. With the help of Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear, Mowgli learns that he must become the master of his own fate. This stunning retelling brings Rudyard Kipling’ s tale to a new audience.
Product Details
Publication date
2016
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Quarto Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Number of Pages
40
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847807977
SKU
KCW0005111
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Rob Hunter
Robert Hunter is a London based illustrator who works with traditional drawing and printing techniques to produce his otherworldly picture narratives. His clients include The New York Times, The Guardian, V&A, Picador, BBC and Latitude Festival. His previous books include The Land of Nod (Flying Eye, 2016) and The Jungle Book (Frances Lincoln, 2016).
Reviews for The Jungle Book: Mowgli´s story...
"...features vivid illustrations and vibrant colors that really bring this new version of the story to life."
School Library Connection
“This [book] really stands out, a stunning reimagining of Mowgli's story set in the jungle of contemporary urban Mumbai, with incredibly vivid, eye-catching illustrations.”
Bookseller
School Library Connection
“This [book] really stands out, a stunning reimagining of Mowgli's story set in the jungle of contemporary urban Mumbai, with incredibly vivid, eye-catching illustrations.”
Bookseller