The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa Hardback Book 9780857526335

STUNNING HARDBACK GIFTING EDITION INCLUDES A RIBBON and SIX LINE DRAWINGSRECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF READERS the uplifting story of a journey around Japan with a cat by your side Bewitching as selfpossessed and comforting as well a cat SUNDAY TELEGRAPHIts not the journey that counts but whos at your sideNana 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 saySet 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 livesArikawa 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...