Amazon.com description: Product Description: In 'The Second Jungle Book', Kipling draws on the same elements that delighted so many readers in his original masterpiece – a profound knowledge of India, an understanding of jungle animals, and a remarkable imagination. Mowgli returns with his faithful companions – Bagheera the black panther, Baloo the lovable bear and Shere Khan the tiger – together with some new friends. Dark comedy, vivid descriptions and pure enchantment combine to create a second, equally powerful tale.