Little Mowgli lives in the jungle with wolves. But not all the animals are happy. Shere Khan the tiger knows that one day the man cub will be a man, and he wants to kill him. Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther teach Mowgli the laws of the jungle to keep him safe. Will Mowgli kill Shere Khan, or be killed by him?

Macmillan English Explorers is an exciting reading programme developed specifically for children learning English in kindergarten and primary schools. Written with second language learners in mind, these books expose children to real language and develop their reading and vocabulary skills. This series forms an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, Macmillan English Explorers are supported by an understanding of the needs of young learners and teachers of English. The scheme, which currently has over 50 readers plus supplementary materials, can be used alongside any primary course.