Escape Stress and Laugh Out Loud! What if there was a world free of political agendas or financial manipulation? What if there was only one thing to do here—laugh like a child! Embark on a side-splitting adventure through the lush, sun-soaked paradise of Maui, where every day brings a new dose of hilarity and unexpected antics. In "Maui Misadventures: True Tales of Chickens, a Cat, and Homeschooling Around the Island," you'll be whisked away into the uproarious and unpredictable life of a family determined to make the most out of island living. Go through the table of contents, and you will see topics like: Walk the Chickens : No special skills are required except patience. - King Cat and the Chickens of the Round Table : You had to see it to believe it. - Maui Santa Wears Shorts : His elves are MIA and most likely surfing instead. - Black Thumb : You mean the Grim Reaper for the plants? But, it is also slightly educational through many field trip destinations throughout Maui: Kihei , where the beaches are like Rapunzel's hair. - Wailea, where we see many characters found in Princess and the Pea. - Makena , where Ariel's friends' official hang out. - Lahaina , where witches trade kiteboards for their broomsticks And many, many others! This is not a children's book, although you can read it with them. Like onions, the story has many layers, but worry not. There is nothing profound or serious. The author tried very hard to make it family-friendly. "Maui Misadventures" is not just a memoir; it's an invitation to embrace the unexpected, find joy in the little things, and laugh heartily at the wonderfully unpredictable and chaotic journey of life. Whether you are an islander at heart or simply enjoy a good laugh, these tales will transport you to a world where paradise is punctuated with delightful doses of pandemonium. So sit back, relax, and get ready to join in the fun- one clucking, purring, homeschooling adventure at a time! No. What I meant was: Grab your copy now by clicking the BUY now with the 1-click button at the top of this page . Then sit back, relax, and join in the fun! A collection of real-life stories about a madcap family living on the Hawaiian island of Maui. In her nonfiction debut, Moon relates a series of favorite family stories from her years living on Maui. These pages are full of obviously treasured anecdotes about her own family (including her husband and their two children), spanning many years and many locations around the island. The author often slips into tour-guide mode to describe places like Pukalani, which is outside the heavy tourism areas and "gives you an opportunity to experience a different side of Maui." The bulk of the stories revolve around Moon's family and their various animals, including chickens and the scene-stealing family cat, Rumba; at one point, the family spotted Rumba sitting on a chair at a table ringed by chickens, also politely seated in chairs (one of Moon's children compared the sight to King Arthur's Round Table). "I am not sure what they were discussing, but they were not making the usual loud noises; they seemed to be just hanging out and enjoying the sun," the author recalls. "They were the most laid-back and coolest chickens and cat I have ever seen." Moon relates all of these stories with a warmth and humor that will remind older readers of writers like Erma Bombeck; she times every anecdote perfectly, such as one in which the couple's older daughter "caught" Moon's husband showering with her 2-month-old sister. "I knew it!" the "little angry tomato" blurted, "You have a different girl here!" One of the strongest impressions to emerge from these comic vignettes (which include simple, funny, color illustrations) is a feeling of peaceful contentment, a subtle appreciation of Maui's many natural wonders as experienced with loved ones. "We swam, took a nap, read a book, ate fruits and snacks, talked about things, walked on the beach, and made stuff with sand," reads one such description of "a pretty full day." A funny and heartwarming family album celebrating life on Maui. KIRKUS REVIEWS