How Leopard became a Jungle Animal by Frank Anywar

How Leopard became a Jungle Animal is a story that explores themes of difference and destiny through the character of a boy named Ocen.

The plot summary reveals that Ocen is different from his brother Opiyo right from birth, notably because he looks like a leopard. Despite the hope of his mother and brother that he will change, Ocen's true nature surfaces when he begins stealing animals from the villagers. Due to his actions and inherent wild characteristics, the community determines that he cannot remain among them.

The story culminates in the decision that Ocen must be sent away to the jungle where he belongs, offering a mythical or allegorical explanation for the leopard's current wild status and its separation from human society