Caryn Umetsu resides on Oahu where she works in the day as a teacher and spins stories like the Japanese snow crane at night. She lives in a humble abode with her handsome husband, three exceedingl...view moreCaryn Umetsu resides on Oahu where she works in the day as a teacher and spins stories like the Japanese snow crane at night. She lives in a humble abode with her handsome husband, three exceedingly heroic sons, a lovely step-daughter, and two floppy rabbits. This book grew out of her son’s talent for twisting the truth and telling tall, tall tales.view less