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Description
The book offers a brief, simplified retelling of the Rikki-Tikki-Tavi episode from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, aimed at early elementary readers. It follows the curious mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi as he is wrongly blamed for a snake's misbehavior in a garden and works to uncover the truth. The story features the mongoose, the snake, and a human family as the main characters, and shows how Rikki-Tikki-Tavi resolves the mystery.
Quick Summary
A brave little mongoose must clear his name when the garden creatures think he's the troublemaker, not the hero. Kids will root for Rikki-Tikki as he faces a sneaky snake and proves his courage through actions, not words. If your kid likes "The Berenstain Bears" or other animal adventures in the "I Can Read" series, they'll adore this tale. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders who love animals and want a quick, satisfying story about standing up for yourself.