Viidakkopoika

by Rudyard Kipling

"Viidakkopoika" by Rudyard Kipling is a story collection first published in magazines between 1893-1894 and in book form in 1894. Set in the Indian jungles, the collection's central tales follow Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves among wild animals. The stories feature memorable characters including Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and the menacing tiger Shere Khan. Written while Kipling lived in Vermont, these tales draw on his childhood years in India, creating an enduring adventure that has inspired numerous film adaptations.