The Cat Who Saved Books
The Cat Who Saved Books
paperback | English
Published:
29 September, 2022
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Description
A cosy, heartwarming story about finding courage, caring for others and the tremendous power of books. Translated from Japanese, The Cat Who Saved Books is the international bestseller from Sosuke Natsukawa.
'Enchanting' – The Observer
Grandpa used to say it all the time: books have tremendous power. But what is that power really?
Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for a boy who tended to be something of a recluse.
After the death of his grandfather, Rintaro is devastated and alone. It seems he will have to close the shop. Then, a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and asks Rintaro for help. The cat needs a book lover to join him on a mission. This odd couple will go on three magical adventures to save books from people who have imprisoned, mistreated and betrayed them. Finally, there is one last rescue that Rintaro must attempt alone . . .
Sosuke Natsukawa’s international bestseller, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai, is a life-affirming story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper. The series continues with The Cat Who Saved the Library.
Readers love The Cat Who Saved Books:
‘I felt like I'd fallen into a Studio Ghibli film’
‘This book brought me back to reading’
‘I am utterly in love with this book’
‘It was cosy, comfy, deep and profound all at the same time’
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529081480 |
| ISBN10 | 1529081483 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 175 g |
| Product Dimensions | 132 x 197 x 19 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Enchanting * The Observer *
Quirky and heartwarming in equal measure, The Cat Who Saved Books invites us to remember the joy of curling up with a favorite book * Japan Times *
A charming and heartwarming tale of the power of books * Manx Independent *
A charming bookfilled mystery * Cumbria Life *
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Author's Bio
Sosuke Natsukawa is a Japanese physician and novelist, born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978. He graduated from the Shinshu University medical school and practices medicine at a hospital in the largely rural prefecture of Nagano. His multi-volume debut novel, Kamisama no Karute, won several prizes and sold over three million copies in Japan. The Cat Who Saved Books has been translated into thirty-seven languages around the world.