Rataplan, a Rogue Elephant; and Other Stories by Ellen Velvin
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"Rataplan, a Rogue Elephant; and Other Stories" by Ellen Velvin is a collection of animal stories likely written in the early 20th century. This charming anthology brings to life various animal characters, illustrating their trials and adventures, with a particular focus on moral lessons and the complexities of animal behavior. The title story centers around Rataplan, a mischievous and solitary elephant whose actions lead him down a troubling path, serving as a
metaphor for the consequences of one's choices. The opening of the book introduces Rataplan, who is depicted as a rogue elephant with a wicked temperament, living alone in the forests of Ceylon. Once part of a herd, his mischievous nature prompted his expulsion, leading to a lonely existence fueled by his desire to wreak havoc. The narrative portrays his internal conflict between wanting companionship and embracing his rogue status. As Rataplan engages in increasingly destructive antics to express his frustration and boredom, he ultimately becomes a target for humans seeking to capture him. This sets the stage for a tale filled with tension and moral undertones, hinting at themes of isolation, the impact of actions, and the often-painful journey toward understanding oneself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Velvin, Ellen, -1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rataplan, a Rogue Elephant; and Other Stories |
| Contents | Rataplan, rogue -- Géan, the giraffe -- Keesa, the kangaroo -- Cara, the camel -- Siccatee, the squirrel -- Leo, the lion -- Chaffer, the chamois -- Jinks, the jackal -- Pero, the porcupine -- Tera, the tigress -- Hippo, hippopotamus -- Osra, the ostrich -- Seela, the seal -- Brunie, the bear -- Mona, the monkey -- Bulon, the buffalo. |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5867 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05867-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 411 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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