The Famous Nini:

A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star

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In Venice in the 1890's, a plain white cat, left to fend for scraps, makes his way into the heart of a cafe owner who has nothing to spare. In no time at all, though, Nini becomes a celebrity, hosting visits from the composer Giuseppe Verdi, the king and queen of Italy, and even Pope Leo XIII. Nini's fame helps save the struggling business. But is his stardom enough to produce a small
miracle of a different sort?

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7/16/17:​ Alfred Goldstein left a great comment on the 
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​7/18/16: ​There is a great new review of the Two Bobbies on the West Virginia Gazette!
3/10/16: ​Check out these amazing kids reading picture books to shelter dogs. And, if you look closely, you will see one child reading Nubs to an adorable dog!

9/28/15: Listen to an interview with Mary about her work in progress Nabbed in New Orleans on the Voice America kid's show "Express Yourself!"

9/02/15: A new post commemorating  the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the Two Bobbies.

7/30/15: Two veterans reading Nubs to a group of children. Great photo!
7/24/14: The photo galleries page has been updated with pictures from Mary's visit to Cambridge Heights Elementary School!

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