Happy Birthday Rudyard Kipling: 7 must-read books of the author

On Rudyard Kipling's birth anniversary, we celebrate the enduring legacy of the iconic British author known for captivating works like 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim'

A collection of stories set in the Indian jungle featuring Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves, and various animal characters

A collection of short stories that involve historical and fantastical elements, featuring two children who encounter various characters from different periods in English history

A novel that follows the adventures of an orphaned boy, Kim, in British-occupied India, exploring themes of identity and espionage

A novella that tells the story of two British adventurers who become kings of a remote part of Afghanistan

A novel about a spoiled American boy who falls off a luxury ocean liner and is rescued by a Portuguese fisherman, experiencing a transformation during his time at sea

A poem that pays tribute to a heroic Indian water-carrier who serves with the British Army in India

A collection of whimsical and imaginative stories written for children, explaining the origins of various animals and their distinctive characteristics