Queen Lizzie's Pizza Palace is ready to open, but its starring feline attraction, a sphynx cat named Lizzie, won't stop leaping on the counter. Her owner's checked her into Tabby Towers in hopes of keeping her paws off the pepperoni! AUTHOR: Deborah Melmon has worked as an illustrator for over 25 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 over 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. SELLING POINTS: ? Replicates the fun of Capstone's Adventures at Hound Hotel series (both series share the same author and illustrator) but with special appeal to cat lovers ? Pairs entertaining story with featured breed facts for a subtle learning experience AGES: 6-8 years
