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The Travelling Cat Chronicles
A man, a cat and a silver van, visiting old friends, for reasons the cat would rather not discuss. Bring tissues. 🐈
Who it's for
Satoru and his cat Nana drive across Japan in a silver van, visiting old friends to find someone who can take Nana, and the reasons for the trip emerge slowly.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Narrated largely by Nana, a former stray cat adopted by Satoru Miyawaki, this novel follows the pair as they travel across Japan in Satoru's silver van. They visit friends from different periods of Satoru's life in search of a new home for Nana, and the deeper reason behind the trip gradually comes to light. The book explores friendship and the bond between a person and an animal.
Where to find it
In print (Doubleday in the UK, Berkley in the US); widely available from libraries (Libby/Hoopla) and as an audiobook. Not public domain.
Before you start
Heads up: A main character's terminal illness.
Age: Ages 12+
Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad.Christina Rossetti, “Remember”
