"Kim" by Naresh Kumar is a modern adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale. The story follows a young orphaned boy named Kim, who navigates the bustling streets of Lahore during the British Raj. As a streetwise, multilingual child, Kim becomes embroiled in political intrigue and espionage, befriending a Tibetan Lama on a quest for spiritual enlightenment. Together, they traverse the rich cultural landscape of India, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. Kim's adventures reveal the complexities of colonialism while highlighting the bonds formed across diverse backgrounds, ultimately shaping his journey toward self-discovery and purpose. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Classics .
There are 72 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2010 by Campfire .
Rudyard Kipling died in 1936 and is buried in Westminster Abbey.
This book contains the following story:
Kim
In a vividly drawn India of the late 19th century, orphan Kimball O'Hara is on the cusp of manhood. Living as a beggar, it isn't until Kim befriends an aged Tibetan Lama that his life transforms: the old man is on a quest to find the legendary River of the Arrow and achieve Enlightenment, and together they embark on an adventure through this impoverished, beautiful, chaotic nation in the grip of the Great Game, the conflict during which the British and Russian Empires raced to control Central Asia. But when Kim becomes a pawn in the Game, he must face the most difficult choice of all: his companion or his country?
This book is in the following series:
Classics
This Classics series provides an accessible route into our rich literary heritage. It showcases powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time - Oliver Twist,Black Beauty,Macbeth,Wuthering Heights adapted by top children's authorsto ensure the stories are accessible to younger readers. The books fall within book bands dark blue and dark red.
