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I decided to tell the wonderful story about a miniature pet turtle we adopted into our family. The pet turtle was for my six-year-old son who needed an activity after losing his father to cancer at such an early age. I considered a dog but I knew I would have to be the doggy’s caregiver. I thought a small turtle would be a piece of cake for a young child to care for. I was completely wrong. This little guy named Chester was active, curious and mischievous. Every week my staff would gather around me to hear what precarious deeds I would describe that the turtle and my son were in trouble about. The stories became an introduction to our staff meetings and at one Monday morning someone suggested I write a book after my story was told. It would entertain children, their readers and all who picked up the book. I am a Banker. The thought of writing a book never entered my mind. Since I do have a creative nature, I said, why not!!