This piece provides a unique opportunity to introduce young readers to challenging themes and concepts by hooking them into a story that uses animal characters. With its lyrical language and vivid descriptions, students will find themselves rooting for Rikki-Tikki while also absorbing the great lessons you might expect from your standard coming-of-age tale.
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Author: Rudyard Kipling Interest Levels: 2 - 5 |
Reading Levels: 3, 4, 6 |
