The Adventures of Little Archie #22
In "Martians' Return," Archie’s ever-lazy cat Caramel surprises Betty and Ronnie with a surprising secret: she can talk—only to children still young at heart. Through her tale, we learn of her journey across America with her three kittens, from an abandoned house to new homes, each step a trial of survival and love. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, this whimsical adventure unfolds with warmth and quiet wonder, all rendered in the classic style of the era. The cover by Bob Bolling captures the story’s playful spirit in bold, expressive lines.
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When Betty and Ronnie comment on how lazy Betty's cat Caramel is, Caramel reveals that she has the ability to talk to them (but only while they're still small children). Caramel tells them the story of her life: she had three kittens and lived with them in an old abandoned house. When the house was destroyed, the four cats set off on a journey across America, where Caramel found homes for each of her children -- and almost lost her own life in the process.
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