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Rikki
Based on the short story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”
from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
Written by Norm Harper
Artwork by Matthew Foltz-Gray
Lettering by Oceano Ransford
Cover Art by Christine Knopp
A young mongoose raised to fear mankind is separated from his burrow during a fierce storm. He awakens in a human home with no memory of who or what he is. Now, with a pair of deadly king cobras targeting his new family and his memories slowly returning, he must choose between the values of the mongoose society he was born into and the humans he has come to care for. This full-color graphic novel includes a reprinting of the original short story by Rudyard Kipling as well as bonus art pieces by Christine Knopp, Patrick Ballesteros, and Travis Hanson.
from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
Written by Norm Harper
Artwork by Matthew Foltz-Gray
Lettering by Oceano Ransford
Cover Art by Christine Knopp
A young mongoose raised to fear mankind is separated from his burrow during a fierce storm. He awakens in a human home with no memory of who or what he is. Now, with a pair of deadly king cobras targeting his new family and his memories slowly returning, he must choose between the values of the mongoose society he was born into and the humans he has come to care for. This full-color graphic novel includes a reprinting of the original short story by Rudyard Kipling as well as bonus art pieces by Christine Knopp, Patrick Ballesteros, and Travis Hanson.
172 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2016
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
July 27, 2017
A remarkable re-telling of Rikki Tikki Tavi that honors both Rudyard Kipling and Chuck Jones. Perfect for the young and the young at heart.
October 27, 2017
This book absolutely blew me away. I wasn't expecting something so ravishing.
October 28, 2017
Just got this for my classroom. Adored it!
October 29, 2017
Matthew Foltz-Gray is one hellva great illustrator.
July 28, 2025
This is an adaptation of Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling. I read and scanned this for the sixth grade as a comparison for when they were reading the story. It’s a great model and works well.
I found it updated the story and added some new fun elements to Kipling’s classic short story.
I found it updated the story and added some new fun elements to Kipling’s classic short story.
April 11, 2019
Another outstanding book by Norm (Haphaven) Harper
May 5, 2019
Really cute & beautifully done. My son & I enjoyed reading it together.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews