Goodbye Cat
The uplifting tale of wise cats and their humans by the global bestselling author of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES
By Hiro Arikawa | Publisher: Transworld
About the book
The uplifting new cat novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles
'Quirky and life-enhancing' THE TIMES Biggest Books of the Autumn
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Against changing seasons in Japan, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives.
- A needy kitten rescued from the recycling bin teaches a new father how to parent his own human baby
- An elderly cat hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his owner may be together for ever
- A colony of wild cats on a holiday island shows a young boy not to stand in nature's way
- A family is perplexed by their cat's devotion to their charismatic but uncaring father
- A woman curses how her cat constantly visits her at night
Bursting with empathy and love, THE GOODBYE CAT explores the unstoppable cycle of life as we see how the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down.
A huge bestseller in Japan, every page is a joyous celebration of cats and how we cannot resist sharing our lives with them.
'A book for every cat lover. An enchanting insight into the mysterious world of cats and their humans' CELIA HADDON, author of Being Your Cat
**Includes seven beautiful cat drawings**
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READERS ADORE THE GOODBYE CAT
- 'Wonderful! These cats are charming and truly come alive. The book is full of human - or rather, cat kindness' *****
- 'Irresistible. This is the first time since The Travelling Cat Chronicles that I cried my eyes out over a book' *****
Editions of Goodbye Cat
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780857529138
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529196276
Read an Excerpt
The uplifting new cat novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles
'Quirky and life-enhancing' THE TIMES Biggest Books of the Autumn
_____________________
Against changing seasons in Japan, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives.
- A needy kitten rescued from the recycling bin teaches a new father how to parent his own human baby
- An elderly cat hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his owner may be together for ever
- A colony of wild cats on a holiday island shows a young boy not to stand in nature's way
- A family is perplexed by their cat's devotion to their charismatic but uncaring father
- A woman curses how her cat constantly visits her at night
Bursting with empathy and love, THE GOODBYE CAT explores the unstoppable cycle of life as we see how the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down.
A huge bestseller in Japan, every page is a joyous celebration of cats and how we cannot resist sharing our lives with them.
'A book for every cat lover. An enchanting insight into the mysterious world of cats and their humans' CELIA HADDON, author of Being Your Cat
**Includes seven beautiful cat drawings**
_____________________
READERS ADORE THE GOODBYE CAT
- 'Wonderful! These cats are charming and truly come alive. The book is full of human - or rather, cat kindness' *****
- 'Irresistible. This is the first time since The Travelling Cat Chronicles that I cried my eyes out over a book' *****
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodbye Cat about?
The uplifting new cat novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles
'Quirky and life-enhancing' THE TIMES Biggest Books of the Autumn
_____________________
Against changing seasons in Japan, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives.
- A needy kitten rescued from the recycling bin teaches a new father how to parent his own human baby
- An elderly cat hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his owner may be together for ever
- A colony of wild cats on a holiday island shows a young boy not to stand in nature's way
- A family is perplexed by their cat's devotion to their charismatic but uncaring father
- A woman curses how her cat constantly visits her at night
Bursting with empathy and love, THE GOODBYE CAT explores the unstoppable cycle of life as we see how the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down.
A huge bestseller in Japan, every page is a joyous celebration of cats and how we cannot resist sharing our lives with them.
'A book for every cat lover. An enchanting insight into the mysterious world of cats and their humans' CELIA HADDON, author of Being Your Cat
**Includes seven beautiful cat drawings**
_____________________
READERS ADORE THE GOODBYE CAT
- 'Wonderful! These cats are charming and truly come alive. The book is full of human - or rather, cat kindness' *****
- 'Irresistible. This is the first time since The Travelling Cat Chronicles that I cried my eyes out over a book' *****
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Goodbye Cat?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Goodbye Cat?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780857529138
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Goodbye Cat?
Hiro Arikawa
Who is the Publisher of the book Goodbye Cat?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Goodbye Cat is available as paperback(ISBN 9780857529138) and ebook(ISBN 9781529196276)
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