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The Robber Kitten

Real Name

Robber Kitten

First Appearance

The Robber Kitten (1858)

Created by

Robert Michael Ballantyne

Origin[]

Robber cat

Robber Kitten was the titular character of a book of the same name, written by Robert Michael Ballantyne. The story follows a mischievous young kitten who, tired of being good, decides to become a robber and live in a dreary wood. Equipped with pistols, a sword, and a rebellious spirit, the kitten sets out on a series of bumbling adventures, only to find that the life of crime is not as glamorous as it seemed. After a series of failed robberies and encounters with other criminals, the kitten experiences the consequences of its actions, ultimately leading to a moment of repentance and a return to its loving mother.

Robber cat 1904

Notes[]

  • The story was adapted by Disney as a Walt Disney Silly Symphonies cartoon in 1935.

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