The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

For those of you who have only seen the film adaptations of the Jungle Book, you will be surprised to notice this book isn't all about Mowgli trying to escape Shere Khan. In the book, the arrogant man cub makes out really well with his courage and animal wisdom.

And aside from that, Kipling tells the story of other heroic animals like Rikki Tikki the mongoose and Kotick, the white seal. You might have seen a seal at a beach or at the zoo, but have you ever wondered where they can go and what amazing things they can do? Maybe you do now. If so, you should read The Jungle Book.