Lena K RufusLena K Rufus was just ten years old when she wrote Hoofen Floofen Island. As a young person, she was already an adventurer. In her short life, Lena traveled abroad as well as throughout the United States. A gifted and active Native American student, ena played Suzuki violin, clarinet, soccer, and volleyball. She served as a founding member of the local county youth board and teen court before graduating with high honors. Lena once wrote, I attribute my success to my affinity and love for reading. At the time of her passing, Lena was an International Studies major at Stanford University. Lena is dearly missed by many. Read More Read Less