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The Goodbye Cat - by  Hiro Arikawa (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The Goodbye Cat - by Hiro Arikawa (Hardcover)

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  • In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling and beloved The Travelling Cat Chronicles, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives, climbing, comforting, nestling, and sometimes just tripping everyone up in this uplifting collection of tales by international bestselling author Hiro Arikawa.
  • About the Author: Hiro Arikawa is a renowned author from Tokyo.
  • 288 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Animals

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About the Book



"In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling and beloved The Travelling Cat Chronicles, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives, climbing, comforting, nestling, and sometimes just tripping everyone up in this uplifting collection of tales by international bestselling author Hiro Arikawa. Against the backdrop of changing seasons in Japan, we meet Spin, a kitten rescued from the recycling bin, whose playful nature and simple needs teach an anxious father how to parent his own human baby; a colony of wild cats on a popular holiday island show a young boy not to stand in nature's way; a family is perplexed by their cat's undying devotion to their charismatic but uncaring father; a woman curses how her cat will not stop visiting her at night; and an elderly cat hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his owner may be in each other's lives forever. Bursting with love and warmth, The Goodbye Cat exquisitely explores the cycle of life, from birth to death-as each of the seven stories explores how, in different ways, the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down. A huge bestseller in Japan, this magical book is a joyous celebration of the wondrousness of cats and why we choose to share our lives with them"--



Book Synopsis



In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling and beloved The Travelling Cat Chronicles, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives, climbing, comforting, nestling, and sometimes just tripping everyone up in this uplifting collection of tales by international bestselling author Hiro Arikawa.

Against the backdrop of changing seasons in Japan, we meet Spin, a kitten rescued from the recycling bin, whose playful nature and simple needs teach an anxious father how to parent his own human baby; a colony of wild cats on a popular holiday island show a young boy not to stand in nature's way; a family is perplexed by their cat's undying devotion to their charismatic but uncaring father; a woman curses how her cat will not stop visiting her at night; and an elderly cat hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his owner may be in each other's lives forever.

Bursting with love and warmth, The Goodbye Cat exquisitely explores the cycle of life, from birth to death--as each of the seven stories explores how, in different ways, the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down. A huge bestseller in Japan, this magical book is a joyous celebration of the wondrousness of cats and why we choose to share our lives with them.



About the Author



Hiro Arikawa is a renowned author from Tokyo. Her novel The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a bestseller in Japan and has been made into a feature film.

Philip Gabriel is a highly experienced translator of Japanese and is best known for his translation work with Haruki Murakami.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.31 Inches (H) x 5.33 Inches (W) x 1.06 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Animals
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: Berkley Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Hiro Arikawa
Language: English
Street Date: October 10, 2023
TCIN: 89237058
UPC: 9780593815700
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-8386
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.06 inches length x 5.33 inches width x 7.31 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.66 pounds
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Q: What themes are explored in The Goodbye Cat?

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  • A: The book explores themes of love, life cycles, and the companionship of cats through various uplifting tales.

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Q: Who is the author of The Goodbye Cat?

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  • A: The author is Hiro Arikawa, a renowned writer from Tokyo known for her touching stories.

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Q: Is The Goodbye Cat a standalone story or a sequel?

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  • A: It is a follow-up to the bestselling novel The Travelling Cat Chronicles, continuing the exploration of feline companionship.

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Q: What type of stories are included in this book?

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  • A: The book includes a collection of uplifting tales featuring seven different cats and their owners' lives.

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Q: What kind of narrative style does Hiro Arikawa use?

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  • A: Hiro Arikawa employs a warm and enchanting narrative style that deeply connects readers with the characters and their emotions.

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