The Cat Who Saved Books

Book Description

• ‘Enchanting’ Observer __________ 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 unlikely pair 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 .
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• The Cat Who Saved Books is a heart-warming story about finding courage, caring for others – and the tremendous power of books.
• 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 Read more