This is a classic story of friendship between man and beast. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai and the elephants secret dance, and Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowglis extraordinary journey with his animal friends. This title is brilliantly introduced by bestselling author, Christopher Paolini .