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Nala's World

One Little Cat's Quest for Love and Adventure
By Dean Nicholson
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Nala's World by Dean Nicholson follows the real-life journey of the author and his adorable feline companion, Nala. Together, they explore the world on a bike adventure, forming a heartwarming bond as they encounter various cultures, challenges, and the kindness of strangers. It's an inspiring tale of friendship, discovery, and the adventures one can have with an unexpected travel buddy.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about adventurous journeys and the bond between humans and animals. This heartwarming tale follows a man and his rescued kitten as they cycle around the world, capturing the spirit of adventure and companionship. Ideal for those who appreciate real-life stories of friendship and the power of kindness.

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Discover the incredible power of friendship through the true story of rescue kitten Nala and her best friend Dean Nicholson, round-the-world cyclist and Instagram phenomenon.

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A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his trusty cat companion, Nala.

When Dean Nicholson found an abandoned kitten by the side of the road one day, he hadn't bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion, Nala. Both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous, they were a perfect match - and so together, they set off to travel around the world.

This inspirational true story, with an underlying message about loving and caring for animals, will show young readers everywhere that you can find friendship in the most unlikely places. With gorgeous illustrations from winner of the Waterstones Gift of the Year, Frann Preston-Gannon, and also featuring photos of Dean and Nala's real-world adventures.

Dean and Nala's story has become a social media and publishing phenomenon. Dean's book for adults, Nala's World, spent two weeks on the Sunday Times' bestseller list and has been translated into twenty-five languages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526364746

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Dean Nicholson (Author)

Dean Nicholson left Dunbar, Scotland in 2018 with the ambition to cycle the world but his travels were interrupted when he found Nala, an abandoned kitten near the Bosnia-Montenegro border. From then on it was set: Nala and Dean set out to travel the world together, learning about each other and the world we live in along the way - from discovering the problem with plastic pollution and meeting refugees to finding lots of other animals in need of help.

In September 2020, Dean's first book for adults was published, Nala's World, which spent two weeks on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Now he has written a version for children to enjoy too.

Frann Preston-Gannon (Illustrator)

Frann Preston-Gannon is an award-winning illustrator and author based in south London. Her books include The Journey Home, Dave's Cave and I Am the Seed that Grew the Tree, which was named Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year 2018. She has previously been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She was the first UK recipient of The Sendak Fellowship in 2011, where she was invited to a residency with the master of children's books, Maurice Sendak.

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