Mine too. Along with Jack London, I think they had a greater influence on my learning to read than my elementary school teachers. (Truth be known I still read Riki Tiki Tavi at least once a year...maybe I need to grow up)
Jack London was always one of my favourits as well -- always loved "The Call of the Wild".

My grandfather was in India during the Second World War, and he gave me my love of all things Indian because of his stories -- hence, my love of Kipling.

T.