Dewey the Library Cat
A True Story
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Laura Hamilton
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Abandoned in a library book-drop slot in the dead of winter, the small kitten who came to be known as Dewey Readmore Books miraculously endured the coldest night of the year. When librarian Vicki Myron found him in the morning, she wrapped him in her arms, gave him his first bath, and then introduced him to his new home: the library.
Dewey charmed Spencer, Iowa’s library-goers, young and old, with his ability to know just which visitors needed a friend. And as word of his heartwarming tail - or rather, tale - spread, Dewey gained worldwide fame as proof positive that one small cat could change a struggling town, one person at a time.
In this adaptation of the number-one New York Times best seller Dewey, everyone’s favorite library cat inspires a new audience of listeners with his story of courage, survival, and above all, love.
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- E98045
- 03-27-18
Dewey the library cat
Very good book. Sad in spots when dewey deys. In all of the book very sweet.☺
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- Jo
- 04-05-19
WONDERFUL!!!
What a great book! So loving & well written; obviously by a cat lover!!! It made me laugh and it made me cry...
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- Liz
- 04-02-22
Simply Meowvelous!
Absolutely loved it! A great story, superb narration, funny, heartwarming, one of my favorite reads EVER.
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- Kim
- 06-03-22
Wonderful story
As a cat lover, I enjoyed this book. Dewey was a special cat that (I believe) saved the town of Spencer Iowa.
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- Rebecca Smith
- 04-16-15
15\5 Stars
Best and Sweetest Story Ever. I have listened to it at least ten times in one month! Sweet and Sad.
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- Marilu Mendoza
- 12-30-16
Absolutely Amazing
This book is absolutely beautiful. Dewey's story has touched my heart forever. I love how Dewey was such a smart and hilarious cat, with a loving heart. I would recommend this to people who love to read and/or have a love for cats. Also people who don't mind crying...... 😭😭😭😭
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- lynn
- 04-08-16
If you are a cat lover this is a must-read.
If you are into cats or any other animals this is a wonderful human interest book. It will make you laugh and it'll make you cry. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
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- gemmy somboontham
- 06-04-18
Very sad but also very fun.
It was so fun that I finished it in 5days and when Iwas done I cried 6 times without anybody noticing.
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- Camilla
- 08-06-13
Sweet story that will make you wanna have a cat!
Would you consider the audio edition of Dewey the Library Cat to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Yes, I would not humanize Dewey, I mean, the parts where the author pretends Dewey is talking as if he were saying something to her. I'd use more what I thought he was supposedly thinking.
Which scene was your favorite?
The one where he(Dewey) finally climbs on Cristal's wheelchair and for the first time in years, this handicapped girl is able to express something, she "squeals", as the author describes, in joy and she gets this expression on her face, it's like she finally was able to express something that has been inside her forever. It is amazing what that cat did for the people.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The one I mentioned above.
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- Tabitha
- 04-09-16
amazing
I loved this book . the end made me cry . I'd say this is my favorite book , and cats are my favorite animal.
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