Mark a Shoffner

Haruki and the Laughing Cats Mark a Shoffner

Haruki and the Laughing Cats is the author's second book featuring Haruki, an unusual 6-year-old boy living in the big city. When his stuffed animal comes alive and runs away, Haruki and his friend Kiku go on a wild chase through the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco. Along their mysterious path, they make discoveries about Japanese culture and finally bring their mischievous stuffed cat home. Haruki and the Laughing Cats is recommended for readers ages 4-8. With imaginative color illustrations by the author, this enchanting book for children recalls classic adventure tales; there are also references to the novels of Haruki Murakami. The first book in the series, Call Me Haruki is also available through Amazon.com and other online retailers. It was included on Amazon's list of "Best New Books for Children Featuring Cats."