Who's That in the Cat Pajamas?: The Dolcey Series, #1

By Sojourner McConnell

Welcome to a world of magic and endless possibilities. When Emily has a big problem, her family tries to help, but some problems need something special to make things right. Just when it seemed she was destined to be doomed, she discovers an unexpected savior- a magical cat that will lead her on a spectacular spectacle of an adventure like no other! After all, no one can handle a problem like a loving fairy named Dolcey.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sojourner McConnell
• Release date: Sep 28, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386468882

Sojourner McConnell

Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Sojourner McConnell lives in Winchester, Kentucky with one of her daughters and three of her thirteen grandchildren. She has six grandchildren in Alabama and four that live in Michigan. With all those children and grandchildren, she has crafted her storytelling skills. Sojourner's new book is a children's chapter book, Pup in Training. This is book three in the Dolcey series. Pup in Training is the prequel to Who's That in the Cat Pajamas which is available now.  The Path of the Child, The Power of Forgiveness, When a Pachyderm Comes to Visit, and 31 Days of October are also available in paperback and in eBook format. Sojourner brings a taste of strong personalities with a healthy dose of southern charm to her characters.  When not writing, she is busy entertaining her Australian Shepherd, Beau. Unfortunately, Beau tends to get jealous when she spends too much time working on the computer.

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Written by Sojourner McConnell

Illustrated by Ellie Barrett

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

I dedicate this to the little travelers in my life, for all the love you give, and all I have for you.

To Raevyndaun who asked me to write her a book.

To Tori for writing your first book.

To Sarah for writing your first book during NanoWriMo.

To the older travelers that have supported and beta read my writing.

To the two newest travelers, for you, when you learn to read.  You travelers are what make my life so joyful.

Copyright © 2017 Sojourner McConnell

All rights reserved.

ISBN-13: 978-1545150269

ISBN-10: 1545150265

CHAPTER ONE

THE GREEN FOREST WAS cool, yet the sun was warm on Dolcey’s back. She could feel the warmth between her wings and on the top of her head. Her pointed ears were going to burn if she stayed in the sunlight too long. Her pale skin would turn pink if she wasn’t careful.

The other fairies were gathered around a small pool of clear clean water and were dipping their tiny feet into the glassy pond, giggling at the chill.

Dolcey was not able to enjoy the other fairies’ happiness as she could feel fear coming to her from far away. Her wings quivered, she tuned into the sound of a child sobbing.

Half listening to the other fairies, her special senses reached out to locate the child. Dolcey knew it was almost time to put on her magic suit and seek out the sad child.

This was what her mother had taught her. Her mother warned her of the twitching wings combined with a powerful feeling that a child needed help. Her mother, Quince, often raced off to help children. When Dolcey became old enough, Quince began to teach her how she could help children too.

Dolcey had listened to her mother well. And now she was feeling the first call from a child needing her help. The other fairies noticed Dolcey sitting away from them and called out to her, Come enjoy the pond with us!

Nurine, the blue-eyed fairy that happened to be her best friend asked, Why are you sitting over there, all alone?

Dolcey heard their voices, but they sounded so very far away. She could not make out what they were saying over the sounds of the child crying. It was then she knew where she had to go. Dolcey stood up quickly, her maple leaf shaped dress rustled in the breeze.

I will be back, don’t worry. I have work to do, she called