Alive in the Jungle: A Story for the Young

"Alive in the Jungle: A Story for the Young" by Eleanor Stredder is a gripping adventure about the Desborough family in Bengal, weaving a tale of courage and family bonds against the backdrop of a wild and unforgiving landscape. The story begins with a tense scene as the family navigates the dangers of their environment, with wild animal encounters and the illness of young Racy creating a sense of unease. The family's world is shattered when a wolf kidnaps their son, Carl, leading Mr. Desborough on a perilous chase through the jungle. The opening sets a dramatic stage, filled with danger and high stakes, immediately pulling the reader into the heart of the family's struggle for survival and their desperate efforts to reunite.