The Trials and Tribulations of Mischief the Extraordinary Cat

This latest children's book by Mare Wisma tells the story of the adventures of Mischief the cat who lived in a faraway place a long time ago. Orphaned at a young age and adopted by a loving couple, Mischief, who has an uncanny ability to get into trouble, has first to overcome his feeling of being neglected when a baby girl is born to his adoptive parents. He eventually becomes accustomed to the little one and amuses her with all sorts of mischievous antics. But great challenges lay ahead. One day, the family relocates to its summer residence. Mischief has to first endure the indignity of being forced into a little cage for the duration of the trip. Once the family arrives at its destination, Mischief is confined to a small room in the tower of the summer home. This proves to be too much for his feline pride, and Mischief decides to join a group of Bedouins who appear on the scene, marking the beginning of Mischief's "trials and tribulations."

This unique children's book is appropriate for people of all ages. It teaches us perseverance when faced with adverse situations in life. Accompanied by captivating illustrations, The Trials and Tribulations of Mischief the Extraordinary Cat will become a special book that children, as well as adults, will always enjoy reading. This story reminiscent of a tale out of 1001 Nights, is written in a charming classical language. Words such as "thy" and "thou," "nary," etc. are in keeping with the setting of the story and the fact that Mischief's trials and tribulations took place in "days of yore."