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The Second Jungle Book: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Not so much a sequel as a small collection of short stories, only five of which feature Mowgli and friends. The best known of the stories is 'How Fear Came', which tells the story of how the tiger got his stripes.

Quick facts about The Second Jungle Book

  • Title: The Second Jungle Book
  • Author: Rudyard Kipling
  • First published: 1887
  • Genre: romans, enfants sauvages, jungles
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL19926W

Where to read The Second Jungle Book

The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Second Jungle Book about?

Not so much a sequel as a small collection of short stories, only five of which feature Mowgli and friends.

Who wrote The Second Jungle Book?

The Second Jungle Book was written by Rudyard Kipling.

When was The Second Jungle Book published?

The Second Jungle Book was first published in 1887.

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