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100	1		_aVelvin, Ellen, _d-1918
245	1	0	_aRataplan, a Rogue Elephant; and Other Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-01
505	0		_aRataplan, 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.
508			_aJuliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5867
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