Born in India, Kipling, a seasoned traveler, conveys in his writings a magical world full of mystery and power. No one has ever been unaffected, young or old, after reading him.

It is not just the freshness of the plot that makes him captivating, nor the strength of the narrative and the vibrancy of the characters. Along with all of this, the atmosphere surrounding his stories creates a sense of charm in the reader that is so compelling, they rarely manage to part with the book before finishing it.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]