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In the African tale retold in this children's adventure story, King Leopard invites all the animals to a spear-throwing contest. The winner will marry his daughter and succeed him as king. The story features a king, animals, and a spear-throwing contest, with King Leopard's daughter being the main character.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ruby Dee
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