By Rudyard Kipling
Illustrated and Adapted by Jerry Pinkney
In this adaption of Rudyard Kipling’s Rikki Tikki Tavi a curious young mongoose is adopted by an Indian family. Throughout the story Rikki Tiikki endeavors to be a proper mongoose by protecting his family from the deadly and devious snakes lurking in a far off Indian garden. The illustrations beautifully portray the classic story. While RIkki Tikki is a touch cocky at times, he also exhibits loyalty, endurance, courage, and curiosity. Other characters, such as Mr. and Mrs. Darzee are opposites in their silliness and wisdom. This book can be used in the classroom as an introduction to the author or colonial India. I would like to use this book in my classroom to make character charts, analyzing as well as comparing and contrasting the characters traits. This book could be used well to discover theme, characterization, and cultural aspects of stories.
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