[Quick review from memory until I re-read and re-review at a later date: 
 I think I actually read a very abridged version of this book that was made a bit more 21st century child-friendly (i.e. all the killing was omitted) so I'm positive that's why the rating is so low since I re-read a few of Mowgli's stories and loved them. Definite re-read for the whole effect.]