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The Monster Cockroach

rus. Тараканище · 1923
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Summary

In the tale by Korney Chukovsky, «The Monster Cockroach», the story unfolds in a forest where all the animals live peacefully and happily until a gigantic and terrifying cockroach appears. It frightens everyone and forces them to obey its commands. The animals, including lions, elephants, and bears, flee in fear, abandoning their homes. However, soon a little sparrow arrives, unafraid of the cockroach, and simply pecks it away. The animals return and live happily once more, rejoicing in their liberation from the cockroach's tyranny.

The Monster Cockroach
Date of publication: 25 October 2024
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The Monster Cockroach
Original titlerus. Тараканище · 1923