Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan immerses readers in an unforgettable tour of the land of the rising sun, where they can experience the culture, cuisine and countryside through the eyes of a wanderlust-filled human and her steadfast cat companion.
Author Carrie Carter has travelled to Japan 14 times, and she tapped into her real-world experiences to fill Whiskers Abroad with authenticity. Carter includes photographs of real places and travel tips to inspire other intrepid adventurers — with the added twist that Ashi, the cat, provides his own running commentary on the trip.
I had a chance to review this book, and it was a cute book. It wasn't formatted like a novel or story book, but more like a scrap book, which contributed to the feel of the book as a travel diary. While there is a little plot to the book (Audrey wants to travel but can't afford it, and then has a chance to travel for a writing job), the travel experiences are the main focus. Food, nightlife, and sightseeing fill the book, along with cute little adventures along the way.
There are some helpful tips in the book too - so it's a great resource for anyone who likes cats, Japan, or travel!
About the Author
Carrie Carter has a profound love for Japan, cats, sumo, dioramas and eating unusual foods. She has traveled with her husband, Jim, to Japan 14 times, so her numerous holidays across her favorite country were the inspiration for Whiskers Abroad. Carter has run multiple marathons, including the Tokyo Marathon, and as expected, she and Jim live with an adorable cat named Frenemy, who was unhappy at not being selected as the model for the book. She started and has been playing in an ’80s cover band, Molly and the Ringwalds, for over two decades. She lives in Houston and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. At home, she loves to cook, design/create Halloween costumes, daydream about meeting Jacques Pepin and watch Elvis movies, although not necessarily at the same time. She dislikes the overly dramatic music used in reality TV shows. Carter is currently writing a sequel to Whiskers Abroad.
For more information, visit www.carriecarterwrites.com, or follow the author on Facebook (Carrie Carter Writes) and Instagram (carriecarterwrites). Cat lovers can also follow Ashi on Instagram (ashicat2020).
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