Mangoose Becomes King
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A fearless mongoose challenges a leopard's claim to being the king of the forest. The mongoose tricks the leopard into believing the other animals fear it, forcing the leopard to leave. The story focuses on the mongoose's bravery in facing a predator and its ability to trick the leopard into leaving the forest.
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A fearless mongoose challenges a leopard's claim to being the king of the forest. The mongoose tricks the leopard into believing the other animals fear it, forcing the leopard to leave.
The story focuses on the mongoose's bravery in facing a predator and its ability to trick the leopard into leaving the forest.
Book Details
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ISBN9788123765952
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Pages24
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Avg Reading Time1 hrs
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Age0-11 yrs
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Country of OriginIN
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