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The Travelling Cat Chronicles

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The Travelling Cat Chronicles

By: Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel
Narrated by: George Blagden
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A book that "speak[s] volumes about our need for connection - human, feline or otherwise" (The San Francisco Chronicle), The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice that shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy - the perfect gift for cat lovers and travelers!

We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts....

An instant international bestseller and indie bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed audiences around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe....

With his crooked tail - a sign of good fortune - and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

On New York Post's Required Reading List

©2018 Hiro Arikawa and Philip Gabriel (P)2018 Penguin Audio
Animals Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary Cats Heartfelt Feel-Good Tearjerking
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Critic reviews

“Anyone who has ever unashamedly loved an animal will read this book with gratitude, for its understanding of an emotion that ennobles us as human beings, whether we value it or not.” (Lynne Truss, The Guardian)

“It’s the wisdom and stoicism of the feline narrator that makes this book such an engaging read. Like Alison Jean Lester’s recent Yuki Means Happiness, it provides a fascinating insight into Japanese culture and traditions, but ultimately it doesn’t matter that it’s about a man and a cat. Like Of Mice and Men or The Kite Runner, Arikawa’s central concern is friendship and the things we’ll do for the people, or animals, that we love” (The Irish Times)

“Continues the Japanese tradition of folkloric tales that celebrate simple values such as self-sacrifice and friendship. It has the warmth, painterly touch, and tenderness of a Studio Ghibli film - and is a delight to read.” (Financial Times)

Heartwarming Tale • Beautiful Storytelling • Excellent Narration • Emotional Journey • Insightful Perspective
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Wow, I can't say I expected this flood of emotions while reading a cat story.
This now is in my favorites list, the story and the audiobook.
Highly recommend the audiobook the narrator is amazing!!!!
I listen to 4 to 10 audiobooks a month so I know what I'm talking about when I rave about an audiobook/ narrator.

One of the best audiobooks I have listened to

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I enjoyed the cleverness and humor displayed by the author. The story brought out a lot of emotions. Loved it!

Very sweet story

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I loved this book, ❤ I love my 2 cats very much. and this book hit so close to home. ❤ TEAR JERKY

Get your tissues ready

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I really enjoyed this book. About growth, loss, friendship and most of all LOVE!
Made me laugh and cry. I plan on listening to it again.

Thoughtful book

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loved it!. the cat voice was as real as we can imagine. the story line flawless.

heartwarming and thought provokinh

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Beautiful story; beautifully read. Absolutely lovely. Simple, yet captivating; I'm not even a cat person, and yet I was entranced.

Beautiful story; beautifully read

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I just lost my cat and listening to this was like a healing balm for my broken heart

A soothing read

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This book was absolutely beautiful. If you happen to be a cat lover or not, you will love this book either way. This book brought me to tears and the message behind it hits hard. Beautiful story ❤️

Please read!

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The voice of each character came through in a thoughtful and humorous way. The way the two bonded was captivating-coul not put it down!

Compelling storytelling

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The right balance of humor, sweetness, independence and friendship. Just what you'd expect from a cat.

touching in a perfectly feline form.

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