Since Rudyard Kipling's children's book was first published in 1984, the story of Mowgli and his life in the jungle, The Jungle Book, has captivated millions - and it is sure to ensnare even more with the release of the live-action reboot this weekend. But did you know these 15 facts about the classic story and its many reincarnations? 1. It was used as a motivational book for the Cub Scouts.Kipling gave the founder of the Scouts permission to use the book as a part of the curriculum. Its presence in the Scouting world has lasted: They use the term Akela,...
- 4/14/2016
- by Diana Pearl, @dianapearl_
- PEOPLE.com
Since Rudyard Kipling's children's book was first published in 1984, the story of Mowgli and his life in the jungle, The Jungle Book, has captivated millions - and it is sure to ensnare even more with the release of the live-action reboot this weekend. But did you know these 15 facts about the classic story and its many reincarnations? 1. It was used as a motivational book for the Cub Scouts.Kipling gave the founder of the Scouts permission to use the book as a part of the curriculum. Its presence in the Scouting world has lasted: They use the term Akela,...
- 4/14/2016
- by Diana Pearl, @dianapearl_
- PEOPLE.com
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