The Travelling Cat Chronicles

RECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF INTERNATIONAL READERS - the tender feelgood story of a mans journey around Japan with a streetcat. Translated by Philip Gabriel, a translator of Murakami.

INCLUDES 6 BEAUTIFUL LINE-DRAWINGS

A WATERSONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2017

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

Bewitching as self-possessed and comforting as well, a cat SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

It has the warmth, painterly touch, and tenderness of a Studio Ghibli film and it is a delight to read FINANCIAL TIMES

A delightful tale of loyalty and friendship JOHN BOYNE, IRISH TIMES

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Its not the journey that counts, but whos 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 doesnt know why and Satoru wont say.

Set against the backdrop of Japans changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour, Nanas story explores the wonder and thrill of lifes unexpected detours. It is about the value of friendship and solitude, and knowing when to give and when to take. TRAVELLING CAT 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

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