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In this charming children's story, the legendary leopard is brought to life as the animal learns to defend itself. The narrative illustrates how the leopard gained its claws and teeth, and it explains why the creature rules the jungle with an aura of fear and reverence.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Chinua Achebe
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