Die Katze, die unsere Bücher rettete

A cosy, heartwarming story about finding courage, caring for others and the tremendous power of books. Translated from Japanese, The Cat Who Saved Books is the international bestseller from Sosuke Natsukawa.<BR><BR>'Enchanting' - The Observer<BR><BR>Grandpa used to say it all the time: books have tremendous power. But what is that power really?<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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 . . .<BR><BR>Sosuke Natsukawa's international bestseller, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai, is a life-affirming story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper. The series continues with The Cat Who Saved the Library.<BR><BR>Readers love The Cat Who Saved Books:<BR><BR>'I felt like I'd fallen into a Studio Ghibli film'<BR><BR>'This book brought me back to reading'<BR><BR>'I am utterly in love with this book'<BR><BR>'It was cosy, comfy, deep and profound all at the same time'

A gorgeous international exclusive hardback edition featuring stencilled sprayed edges.<BR><BR>The highly anticipated sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa's The Cat Who Saved Books - an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world.<BR><BR>Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story.<BR><BR>Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends. When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she's particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn't feel right. Should she follow him to see what he's up to?<BR><BR>When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they're brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead?<BR><BR>Warm, wonderful and wise, The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say.<BR><BR>Translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai

Großvater sagte immer: 'Bücher besitzen eine besondere Macht. Wenn du sie liest, wirst du immer einen Freund zur Seite haben.'Ein kleiner Buchladen in Japan, hohe Holzregale mit seltenen Erstausgaben, eine Tasse Tee, zubereitet nach traditioneller Zeremonie: Das ist das Reich von Rintaro und seinem Großvater. Als der alte Herr stirbt, ist der stille Schüler auf sich allein gestellt. Was soll er mit dem Laden anfangen, der schon lange keinen Gewinn mehr abwirft? Was mit sich selbst, mit seinem Leben ohne den Großvater und dessen Ruhe und Lebensweisheit? Rintaro versteckt sich vor der Welt, verkriecht sich zwischen den fast vergessenen Buchschätzen. Auch seine Klassenkameradin Sayo, die sich Sorgen macht, vermag es nicht, ihn aus seinem Schneckenhaus herauszulocken. Bis eines Tages eine Katze im Buchladen auftaucht - eine sprechende Katze, die Rintaro eindringlich um Hilfe bittet: Die Bücher sind in Gefahr - und nur ein wahrer Buchliebhaber wie er, der die Liebe zum gedruckten Wort von seinem Großvater verinnerlicht hat, kann sie retten ...Eine zauberhafte Hommage an die Macht der Literatur und der Fantasie - für alle, die Der kleine Prinz und Momo geliebt haben und für die Bücher einfach das Schönste auf der Welt sind. 'Dieses charmante Juwel aus Japan wird das Herz jedes Buchliebhabers erobern.' Library Journal

The instant Sunday Times bestseller.<BR><BR>The must-have sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa's bestselling The Cat Who Saved Books - an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat and the power of books to make a difference in the world.<BR><BR>Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library has become a home from home and books are her friends. When Nanami notices that some of her favourite books are disappearing from the library shelves, she becomes suspicious of a man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn't feel right.<BR><BR>Should she follow him to see what he's up to? It wouldn't be dangerous . . . would it?<BR><BR>When a smart-talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and issues a grave warning about how dangerous that would be, they decide to team up and investigate. Where have all the books gone? And can the unlikely duo overcome the challenges ahead?<BR><BR>Warm, wonderful and wise, The Cat Who Saved the Library is a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder to always think for ourselves.<BR><BR>Translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai<BR><BR>* The Cat Who Saved the Library was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 19.04.25

“Cats, books, young love, and adventure: catnip for a variety of readers!” —Kirkus Reviews“Whimsical and wise.”—Shelf AwarenessThe long-awaited sequel to the #1 international bestseller The Cat Who Saved Books—an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world.A chronic asthma condition prevents thirteen-year-old Nanami from playing sports or spending time with her friends after school. But nothing can stop her from one of her favorite activities. Nanami loves to read and happily spends much of her free time in the library, cocooned among the stacks.Then one day, Nanami notices that, despite the library being as deserted as ever, some of her favorite books, including literary classics like Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Thief and Anne of Green Gables are disappearing from the shelves. When she alerts the library staff, they dismiss her concerns. But just as Nanami is about to return to her reading, she spots a suspicious man in a gray suit. Eager to discover what he’s up to, she follows him. The chase is cut short when Nanami suffers an asthma attack. By the time she catches her breath, the man has disappeared and all that is left behind is a mysterious light filtering through the library’s familiar passageways.That’s when Tiger, the talking tabby cat who saves books, comes to the rescue. Are Nanami and Tiger prepared to face the dangerous challenges that lie ahead? Why are faceless gray soldiers burning books in a stone castle? And what happened to Rintaro, the socially withdrawn hero who helped Tiger save books in a second-hand bookshop? At a time of increased book bannings worldwide, Sosuke Natsukawa urges us not to underestimate the power of great literature—and to be prepared to defend our freedom to choose.Translated from the Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai

The instant Sunday Times bestseller.<BR><BR>The must-have sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa's bestselling The Cat Who Saved Books - an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat and the power of books to make a difference in the world.<BR><BR>Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library has become a home from home. Books are her friends. When Nanami notices that some of her favourite books are disappearing from the library shelves, she becomes suspicious of a man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn't feel right.<BR><BR>Should she follow him to see what he's up to? It wouldn't be dangerous . . . would it?<BR><BR>When a smart-talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and issues a grave warning about how dangerous that would be, they decide to team up and investigate. Where have all the books gone? And can the unlikely duo overcome the challenges ahead?<BR><BR>Translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai<BR><BR><BR><BR>* The Cat Who Saved the Library was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 19.04.25

Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story.<BR><BR>Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends. When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she's particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn't feel right. Should she follow him to see what he's up to?<BR><BR>When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they're brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead?<BR><BR>Warm, wonderful and wise, Sosuke Natsukawa's The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say.<BR><BR>Translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai