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The Travelling Cat Chronicles

The uplifting million-copy bestselling Japanese translated story
By Hiro Arikawa
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The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa tells the touching story of a stray cat named Nana and his owner, Satoru, as they embark on a sentimental road trip across Japan. Through visits to old friends and places filled with memories, the novel explores themes of friendship, love, and the profound bond between humans and their feline companions. It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of cherishing life's simple moments and the enduring impact of relationships.
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If you appreciate heartwarming tales that delve into the bond between humans and animals, you might enjoy this story. It beautifully captures the journey of friendship and offers a touching exploration of life's unexpected paths through the eyes of a perceptive feline companion.

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Beautiful new hardback edition including a ribbon, illustrated coloured endpapers and luscious finishes on the front - perfect for gifting at Christmas for new and existing The Travelling Cat Chronicles fans.

STUNNING HARDBACK GIFTING EDITION, INCLUDES A RIBBON and SIX LINE DRAWINGS

RECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF READERS - the uplifting story of a journey around Japan with a cat by your side.

'Bewitching... as self-possessed and comforting as - well, a cat' - Sunday Telegraph

It's not the journey that counts, but who's at your side.

Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner Satoru in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn't know why and Satoru won't say.

Set against the backdrop of Japan's changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour, Nana's story explores the wonder and thrill of life's unexpected detours. It is about the value of friendship and solitude, and knowing when to give and when to take. The Travelling Cat Chronicles has already demonstrated its power to move thousands of readers with a message of kindness and truth. It shows, above all, how acts of love, both great and small, can transform our lives.

'Arikawa has a lightness of touch that elevates her story to a tale about loyalty and friendship ... while speaking to our basic human need for companionship' - John Boyne, Irish Times

'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, Guardian

'It has the warmth, painterly touch, and tenderness of a Studio Ghibli film - and it is a delight to read' - Financial Times

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING-

  • 'I devoured this in just four days. Read it and weep'*
  • 'What an astounding book'*
  • 'Totally enchanting and delightful' *
  • 'Full of hope. Just as good for non-cat-owners as well'*
  • 'Absolutely amazing. I read it in a couple of days'*
  • 'One of the best little books I have ever read'*

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The Travelling Cat Chronicles is widely praised for its tender and heartwarming depiction of companionship and loyalty between a man and his cat. Critics highlight its humour, warmth, and emotional depth, often comparing it to a Studio Ghibli film. The book is recognised not only as an engaging animal tale but also as a touching exploration of human relationships and the cultural fascination with cats in Japan.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857526335

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Doubleday

Contributors:

  • Translated by Philip Gabriel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Hiro Arikawa (Author) HIRO ARIKAWA is the multi-million-copy bestselling author of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES and THE GOODBYE CAT. Passing through a scenic mountainous region of Japan, the famous Hankyu line is a privately run railway that connects Osaka and Kyoto and is famous for its maroon-coloured vintage-style carriages. One of its much-visited stops is the city of Takarazuka, where the author of this book lives. Published twenty years ago, this enduring Japanese classic has sold 1.4 million copies and has been published worldwide. Philip Gabriel (Translator) Philip Gabriel is the author of Mad Wives and Island Dreams- Shimao Toshio and the Margins of Japanese Literature and Spirit Matters- The Transcendent in Modern Japanese Literature and has translated many novels and short stories by the writer Haruki Murakami and other modern writers. He is recipient of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature (2001) for his translation of Senji Kuroi's Life in the Cul-de-Sac, and the 2006 PEN/Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Prize for his translation of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore.

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