The Velvety Bandit of Whisker-Witty-Whoville By: Carmen A. Cisnadean Captain Cool is the lead detective of Whisker-Witty-Whoville. He maintains discipline and order when dealing with the island's citizens: the Piracats, the Educats, and the Gentrycats. Despite his efforts to foster a perfect society, Captain Cool still makes it on "Catzanta’s naughty list" each year. When he encounters "The Velvety Bandit" and her Velvety-Bandit-wanna-be-friends on MerryCatsDay, Captain Cool's heart finally turns from cold to warm. To his surprise, The Velvety Bandit turns out to be the guardian of Whisker-Witty-Whoville's Catorphans whose very existence is ignored and neglected. A Christmas story about bravery, social awareness, the gift of adoption, love, and making a positive difference in society, The Velvety Bandit of Whisker-Witty-Whoville reminds readers that when we do our part and do it well, love will win.

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