Arikawa, Hiro: The Travelling Cat Chronicles

THE BELOVED JAPANESE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE ‘Bewitching... as self-possessed and comforting as, well, a cat.‘ Sunday Telegraph ‘A book about kindness and love , and how the smallest things can provide happiness .‘ Stylist It‘s not the journey that counts, but who‘s at your side. Nana is an ordinary stray cat until he is adopted by the gentle Satoru. Now he spends his days riding beside his beloved owner in the front seat of a silver van. Together they set off on one last journey across Japan, visiting three of Satoru‘s oldest friends. Nana doesn‘t know where they are going, or why. Satoru isn‘t saying. As the pair travel through Japan‘s changing seasons, Nana gradually begins to understand the quiet truth behind their trip. Warm and deeply moving, THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES is an unforgettable novel about friendship, loyalty and the extraordinary bond between people and the animals who change their lives. Filled with humour, compassion and hope, it celebrates the small acts of kindness that can transform a life. Perfect for readers of What You Are Looking For Is in the Library , We‘ll Prescribe You a Cat and Before the Coffee Gets Cold . Readers adore THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES: ‘Delightful, insightful, full of warmth with plenty of humour.‘ 5-star reader review ‘Uplifting and heart-wrenching in equal measure.‘ 5-star reader review ‘It had me in floods of tears but filled me with hope too.‘ 5-star reader review