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How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Just So Stories

Rudyard Kipling
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How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Just So Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1992

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Rudyard Kipling

How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Just So Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

82

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Africa • Prehistoric

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

6-10 years

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Super Short Summary

How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of whimsical tales explaining various natural phenomena. Stories like "How the Leopard Got His Spots" use creative narratives to describe how animals acquired distinctive features, providing imaginative origins enriched with personified characters and enchanting adventures.

Fantastical

Humorous

Playful

Nostalgic

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

185 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling is celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and whimsical language, delighting children and adults alike. However, some readers find the archaic style challenging. The tales' colonial undertones have sparked criticism, but their charm and creativity generally captivate audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Just So Stories?

Readers who relish clever, imaginative tales that blend myth and folklore with moral lessons will enjoy How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Fans of Aesop's Fables or Andersen's Fairy Tales will appreciate Kipling's whimsical storytelling and rich illustrations.

4.0

185 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

82

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Africa • Prehistoric

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

6-10 years

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