The Jungle Book
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About this book
The adventures of Mowgli, a man-child raised by wolves in the jungle, have captured the imaginations not just of children, but of all readers, for generations.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 135456 readers · 227 pages · ≈ 4 h 12 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Jungle Book?
About ≈ 4 h 12 m — 227 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Jungle Book?
227 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Jungle Book?
It sits on the Drama, Short Stories, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Has The Jungle Book been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018), The Jungle Book (2016).
Is The Jungle Book in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Jungle Book?
The main characters include Mowgli (Fictitious character).
Where does The Jungle Book take place?
It is set in India during 19th century.
Who wrote The Jungle Book?
Rudyard Kipling.
Where can I read The Jungle Book online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
India
Time period
19th century
Characters
Mowgli (Fictitious character)