{"product_id":"kim-paperback-4","title":"Kim - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRudyard Kipling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCedric Watts\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eCedric Watts\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKim\u003c\/em\u003e is Rudyard Kipling's finest work. Now controversial, this novel is a memorably vivid evocation of the life and landscapes of India in the late nineteenth century. Kim himself is a resourceful lad who befriends a lama, an ageing priest; and both embark on a combined quest. Whereas Kim has an insatiable interest in the varied activities around him, the lama seeks redemption from the 'Wheel of Life'. Kim becomes involved in the 'Great Game\u0026amp;rsquo:, undertaking espionage for the British rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis engrossing and moving novel, with its diversity of memorable characters, offers many insights into political, religious and social tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.7 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 1994\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kim (Unabridged)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730071490623,"sku":"9781853260995","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/972d7d91851fa74f77d2d45842a4857f.webp?v=1765124698","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/kim-paperback-4","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}