Name: The cat who Saved Books: A Novel
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Author: Sosuke Natsukawa
ISBN: 9780063227842

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Sosuke Natsukawa

Publisher

Harpervia

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

208

ISBN13

9780063227842

The cat who Saved Books: A Novel

Sosuke Natsukawa (Author) · Harpervia · Physical Book

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Synopsis "The cat who Saved Books: A Novel "

The Cat Who Saved Books is a heart-warming story about finding courage, caring for others – and the tremendous power of books.

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 story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper.

Sosuke Natsukawa

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Sosuke Natsukawa (Osaka, Japan, 1978) is a doctor and writer, known for merging his medical experience with a sensitive narrative that explores the essence of humanity and the healing power of literature. Graduated from Shinshu Medical University and residing in Nagano, he debuted with the novel Kamisama no Karute (God’s Medical Records, 2009), a hit in Japan with millions of copies sold, winner of the Shogakukan Fiction Prize and the Japan Booksellers' Award. This work was adapted into a movie and marked the beginning of a highly recognized literary career in his country

He gained international projection in 2017 with The Cat Who Loved Books, a fable about the passion for reading, translated into more than thirty languages and awarded as a Times bestseller in the UK and favorite book of independent bookstores in the USA. His series of “the cat that saved books”, followed by The Cat Who Took Care of Libraries, combines fantasy, reflection, and homage to the world of books, garnering praise in the literary field and establishing Natsukawa as a contemporary reference. Additionally, he has published other titles in Japan and exceeded three million copies sold, receiving multiple accolades for his contribution to national literature.

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