Mowgli's Brothers

From The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, first published 1894

Rudyard Kipling published The Jungle Book in 1894, and 'Mowgli's Brothers' is the story that introduces readers to the man-cub raised by wolves in the Seeonee hills of India. Kipling spent his early childhood in India and drew on his knowledge of the landscape, the language, and the folklore to create a world where animals follow a code of honour—the Law of the Jungle—and a human child must navigate between two identities. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is worth a reader's time because it explores timeless questions of belonging, loyalty, and what it means to be caught between two worlds, while offering a portrait of leadership, courage, and the cost of standing alone.

Band

Red · Complex language and analysisTypical starting range: ages 15–17

Length

long · about 1480 words in 5 sections · 2 pictures

Source

The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling

First published

1894

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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