The Jungle Book (Version 3)
Rudyard Kipling
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling invites listeners into a vibrant world where the boundaries between human and animal blur. Follow the journey of Mowgli, a young boy raised by a pack of wolves in the heart of the Indian jungle, as he navigates the challenges of survival and identity.
Set against the lush backdrop of the jungle, Mowgli encounters a host of memorable characters, including the wise panther Bagheera, the carefree bear Baloo, and the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. Each encounter teaches him valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and the laws of the wild.
Kipling's masterful storytelling weaves themes of belonging and the struggle between civilization and nature, making this tale not just an adventure, but a profound exploration of what it means to find one's place in the world. Experience the rich tapestry of life in the jungle through the eyes of a boy who must learn to balance his human instincts with the wildness that surrounds him.
Chapters
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| Mowgli's Brothers Part 1 | 30:04 | Read by Shiloh Fuscello | |
| Mowgli's Brothers Part 2 | 24:44 | Read by Mike Cantrell | |
| Hunting-Song of the Seeonee Pack | 1:49 | Read by Ezwa | |
| Kaa's Hunting Part 1 | 41:38 | Read by Dorothy Godfrey-Smith | |
| Kaa's Hunting Part 2 | 33:55 | Read by Dorothy Godfrey-Smith | |
| Road-Song of the Bandar-Log | 2:50 | Read by Ezwa | |
| 'Tiger! Tiger!' Part 1 | 19:25 | Read by Steve Owen | |
| 'Tiger! Tiger!' Part 2 | 17:21 | Read by Steve Owen | |
| Mowgli's Song | 3:59 | Read by Steve Owen | |
| The White Seal Part 1 | 20:52 | Read by Rachel | |
| The White Seal Part 2 | 19:40 | Read by Louise Cambau | |
| Lukannon | 3:36 | Read by Ezwa | |
| 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' Part 1 | 17:04 | Read by Vanessa Cooley | |
| 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' Part 2 | 16:55 | Read by Vanessa Cooley | |
| Darzee's Chant | 3:00 | Read by Ezwa | |
| Toomai of the Elephants Part 1 | 24:15 | Read by Michele Fry | |
| Toomai of the Elephants Part 2 | 21:00 | Read by Michele Fry | |
| Shiv and the Grasshopper | 3:07 | Read by Andy Walla | |
| Her Majesty's Servants Part 1 | 14:05 | Read by Pardeep Ahluwalia | |
| Her Majesty's Servants Part 2 | 21:40 | Read by Pardeep Ahluwalia | |
| Parade Song of the Camp Animals | 3:57 | Read by Bev J Stevens |
Reviews
Very informative
msfry
While this is supposed to be a children's book, I very much more appreciated it as an adult. Full of fascinating facts about India's customs interspersed amidst great story-telling adventures. 5 stars because the readers are all very good and I recommend this listening experience.
Hiro
Quite a facinating listen as several people come to read. Each tale told by a new person. It was fun
Great Story
Tom Armstrong
Everyone was a good reader and in several cases good singers also
Val
Well read and the singing is lovely too xx
Very good
GG
Thanks to all the volunteers
Awsome
SAVAGE
I can't stop listening to it