The Travelling Cat Chronicles: The uplifting million-copy bestselling Japanese t

Description: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description while speaking to our basic human need for companionship JOHN BOYNE, Irish Times`It has the warmth, painterly touch, and tenderness of a Studio Ghibli film - and it is a delight to read FINANCIAL TIMESA delightful tale of loyalty and friendship JOHN BOYNE, IRISH TIMES Publisher Description 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 TRAVELLING CAT fans.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 self-possessed and comforting as - well, a cat SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_____________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 TimesAnyone 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, GuardianIt has the warmth, painterly touch, and tenderness of a Studio Ghibli film - and it is a delight to read FINANCIAL TIMESWHAT 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***** Author Biography 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 Kurois Life in the Cul-de-Sac, and the 2006 PEN/Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Prize for his translation of Murakamis Kafka on the Shore. Details ISBN 0857526332 ISBN-13 9780857526335 Title The Travelling Cat Chronicles Author Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel Format Hardcover Year 2018 Pages 256 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd GE_Item_ID:124261993; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. 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