Children's Classics: The Jungle Book (Easy Classics)
When a Man Cub enters Mother and Father Wolf’s cave, rather than turning him away (or eating him!) they call him Mowgli and raise him as one of the wolfpack. As he grows up, his friends, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, teach Mowgli about the jungle law.
For a while, everything is fine, but the jungle is no place for a Man Cub. When Shere Khan the tiger returns, he vows to kill Mowgli. With his life in danger and his jungle family no longer able to protect him, Mowgli’s only hope is to learn the secret of the red flower …
About The Easy Classics Children's Collection:
A collection of ten of the most well-loved and timeless children’s stories. Fondly repackaged, adapted and illustrated to be enjoyed by readers 7+. Whether you are young or old, these stories are filled with adventure and fun! Follow Dorothy into the magical land of Oz or experience the excitement and danger of the jungle with Mowgli the man-cub; or perhaps you prefer to kick back and relax with Ratty and Mole enjoying the peace of the riverbank.
Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children’s books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.
Archina is a freelance illustrator from Naples, Italy, where she studied illustration at Scuola Italiana di Comix. She loves bringing magical characters and worlds to life with her illustrations. She has worked on some fantastic children's books and hopes to be able to tell stories through her images for the rest of her life!