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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
So Kipling was an imperialist. Who cares? This is one of the greatest short stories ever written. I know, I know. Everyone raves about Mowgli. Forget him - Rikki-Tikki-Tavi all the way. Why Disney didn't make this one into a movie, I don't know. I can still remember the first time I read this.
Kipling's tale is about young mongoose who must protect his family. Think cute and cuddly, but with sharp teeth. A perfectly thrilling tale.
Kipling's tale is about young mongoose who must protect his family. Think cute and cuddly, but with sharp teeth. A perfectly thrilling tale.
Absolutely, wonderful! This book is the embodiment of a timeless classic in children’s literature, a book that you can enjoy, and then enjoy again when reading it to your child. This is the story of a brave young mongoose adopting and then saving a family from the threat of the cobras living in the garden. My son and I read the book and watched the film adaptation together—the only negative is that my son is now convinced we need a mongoose just like Rikki-Tikki-Tavi!
-Alexis S.
-Alexis S.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I think my kids are going to love this. It's got action, vivid descriptions that aren't too lengthy, and a cute fuzzy protagonist. Glad I've finally gotten around to reading the source material for a movie I loved as a kid.
There's a lot about this story that holds up well despite its age (which really can't be said about many works). The vilification of the snakes will need to be a talking point when I read it, but that's about it.
Of note, the edition I read was text only, no illustrations, on the Kindle.
There's a lot about this story that holds up well despite its age (which really can't be said about many works). The vilification of the snakes will need to be a talking point when I read it, but that's about it.
Of note, the edition I read was text only, no illustrations, on the Kindle.
I'd read this story once upon a time, or had it read to me, and loved it just as much in the re-read! It's a fun little story from a mongoose's perspective, and it really makes you feel like you're right there with him.
I typically have no use for Kipling, but Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is my favorite little dude. Anyone else remember the short animated movie?
RUDYARD KIPLING WROTE THIS? SAME DUDE WHO WROTE [b:The Man Who Would Be King|103086|The Man Who Would Be King|Rudyard Kipling|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347394414l/103086._SX50_.jpg|818983]?? SAME GUY?? The man's got RANGE
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Found originally in The Jungle Book this children’s story about how a mongoose defended a family and killed king cobras. I loved it.
Classic. Easy read-aloud, too. The 2- and 4-year old loved it, will read again.