Ken Ward in the Jungle vs The Complete Jungle Book: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Jungles, Stories, Adventure, Fiction
Ken Ward in the Jungle
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Ken Ward and his younger brother Hal have many adventures as they try to follow the course of the Santa Rosa River through uncharted jungles in Mexico.
The Complete Jungle Book
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Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Complete Jungle Book has the widest readership — 135457 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Ken Ward in the Jungle | The Complete Jungle Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (121) | 3.9 (135457) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.0 (1) |
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Reception
| Ken Ward in the Jungle | The Complete Jungle Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 121 | 135457 |
| Editions | 49 | 71 |
| Want to read | 91 | — |
| Reading it now | 34 | — |
| Written reviews | 11 | — |
| Pages | 309 | 247 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Ken Ward in the Jungle or The Complete Jungle Book?
The Complete Jungle Book has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Complete Jungle Book 3.9/5, Ken Ward in the Jungle 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Ken Ward in the Jungle or The Complete Jungle Book?
The Complete Jungle Book is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Complete Jungle Book (247 pages, ≈ 4 h 34 m); Ken Ward in the Jungle (309 pages, ≈ 5 h 43 m).
Which is harder to read: Ken Ward in the Jungle or The Complete Jungle Book?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Ken Ward in the Jungle: Challenging; The Complete Jungle Book: Challenging.