Rudyard Kipling

A 19th-century English family - discovers a young mongoose half drowned from a flood. They revive it and decide to keep it as a pet. The young mongoose, named Rikki Tikki Tavi, finds himself confronted by two dangerous king cobras, Nag and his even more dangerous wife Nagaina, who had the run of the garden while the house was unoccupied.

Have you ever wondered why camels have those big bumps on their backs? Jump into this classic story from around the world to find out the secret behind the camel and its famous hump. A long time ago, when the world was brand new, the animals were just starting to work. But one animal did not want to do anything at all. The camel just sat in the hot desert sand, chewing on sticks and refusing to help. The dog, the horse, and the ox all tried to get him to join in, but he completely ignored them. Find out what happens when a powerful magical being decides to teach the lazy camel a lesson he will never forget. This clever tale is packed with amazing facts about these incredible desert creatures, making it a perfect adventure for young readers who love animals and legends. Read along and discover the magical reason why the camel looks the way it does today.