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Bookclub - Guided Questions

Written by Rainbow Housing | Oct 29, 2025 3:37:02 PM

Book Discussion Guide: The Jungle Book

  1. Characters & Relationships
  • Who is your favorite character?  (Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan, etc.)? Why?
  • How would you describe Mowgli’s relationship with the animals around him? Which relationships seem the strongest?
  1. Setting & Environment
  • How does the jungle setting affect the story?
  • If you lived in the jungle, which animal group or character would you want to stay with?
  1. Themes & Messages
  • The book teaches lessons about bravery, belonging, and identity. What lesson stood out to you the most?
  • Mowgli grows up between two worlds (animal and human). Have you ever felt like you were in between two groups or places?
  1. Favorite Moments
  • Which part of the story did you enjoy the most? Why?
  • Was there a moment that surprised you?
  1. Personal Reflection
  • What is one thing you learned from the story that you could use in real life?
  • If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?