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  He spent the rest of the day fishing. And the rest of the week too! Yes, Frankie had a purr-fect week at Tabby Towers, thanks to a bubbling pool filled with wooden fish.

  I never wanted to forget how much fun that week was. So it’s a good thing I have a photo to help me remember. It was printed in the town newspaper. Alfreeda had taken the picture. She wanted everyone to know about this handsome, water-loving, fun-loving cat.

  The coolest thing about the photo is this: Frankie, the Bengal cat, is doing the dog paddle in the kiddie pool.

  The newspaper had printed these words under the picture: Can you believe this? It’s a DOG-paddling cat!

  Of course I can believe it. And now, Alfreeda can believe it too.

  Is a Bengal the Cat for You?

  Hello, it’s me, Tabitha!

  Maybe you’d love to have your own handsome Bengal cat now, right? I’m sure you would. Bengals make great pets for some families.

  Here’s why: First, Bengal cats are very sweet, friendly, loving, playful, and gentle. Second, their beautiful coats are easy to care for. Bengals shed very little. Combing them once a week is enough. Baths aren’t needed often.

  But before you buy or adopt a Bengal cat, there are some important things you should know:

  A Bengal cat comes from crossing a housecat with a true wild cat — the Asian leopard. The Bengal cat you choose must be at least “F4.” F4 means it is four generations removed from the wild cat. If it isn’t, the cat might not act gentle enough to live safely with people.

  Bengals like company and are VERY active cats. They need a lot of attention and don’t like to be left alone. They also need a lot of exercise, and they love to play games. They may even go for walks outside on a leash. Indoors or out, they love to zoom around like race cars and climb up high. So be sure to give your Bengal a large play space.

  Bengals may sometimes suffer from health problems. They may develop problems with their hips, eyes, hearts, or kneecaps. It’s important that Bengal cat owners plan regular checkups with a veterinarian.

  All right, cat lovers! That’s all for now… until the next adventure at Tabby Towers!

  Meowingly yours,

  Tabitha Catarina Felinus (Tabby Cat, for short)

  Visit TABBY TOWERS again with these awesome adventures!

  Learn more about the people and cats of Tabby Towers at www.capstonekids.com.

  We promised Alfreeda we’d include the Hound Hotel guests and their super-fun stories here too!

  Learn more about the people and pups of Hound Hotel at www.capstonekids.com.

  About the Author

  Shelley Swanson Sateren has been a freelance writer for thirty years and has written more than forty books for children, both fiction and nonfiction. Besides writing, Shelley has worked as a children’s book editor and in a children’s bookstore. She is also a certified K–6 schoolteacher and has enjoyed employment in several schools. Shelley lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and has two grown sons.

  About the Illustrator

  Deborah Melmon has worked as an illustrator for more than twenty-five years. After graduating from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, she started her career illustrating covers for the Palo Alto Weekly newspaper. Since then, she has produced artwork for more than twenty children’s books. Her artwork can also be found on giftwrap, greeting cards, and fabric. Deborah lives in Menlo Park, California, and shares her studio with an energetic Airedale Terrier named Mack.

  Adventures at Tabby Towers is published by Picture Window Books,

  a Capstone Imprint

  1710 Roe Crest Drive

  North Mankato, Minnesota 56003

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  Copyright © 2018 Picture Window Books

  All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher.

  Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data is available on the Library of Congress website.

  ISBN 978-1-5158-1548-8 (library binding)

  ISBN 978-1-5158-1552-5 (paperback)

  ISBN 978-1-5158-1556-3 (eBook PDF)

  ISBN 978-1-5158-2250-9 (eBook)

  Summary: Frankie the Bengal cat has run away from Tabby Towers, and the hunt for him is on. After a wild search, the hotel hosts discover that sometimes even cats need time to relax and go fishing!

  Designer: Heidi Thompson