--- product_id: 88797462 title: "The travelling cat chronicles" price: "258 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/88797462-the-travelling-cat-chronicles store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # The travelling cat chronicles **Price:** 258 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The travelling cat chronicles - **How much does it cost?** 258 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/88797462-the-travelling-cat-chronicles) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The travelling cat chronicles [Arikawa, Hiro] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The travelling cat chronicles Review: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Man and His Cat - Author Hiro Arikawa captures the depths of a bond that can be formed between a human and his pet, in this case between a young man named Satoru and his cat named Nana. Their relationship has a happenstance beginning, as the cat is a stray that uses Satoru's silver van as a refuge from the weather, sunning on top during the day and hiding underneath in rain. When Satoru notices the cat, he begins to leave food scraps out for him. This arrangement continues for a while, until the cat is hit by a car and suffers a broken leg. He crawls to Satoru's door and meows for his very life. After an indoor convalescent period, a decision must be made. Satoru lives in an apartment that does not allow pets. Much of the story is told from the point of view of the cat, who thinks in and can understand human language, but cannot speak. His thoughts are humorous and quite sardonic, bringing many laugh-out-loud moments to this reader. Once the cat consents to be adopted, Satoru gives him the name of Nana because the shape of his tail resembles the Japanese word for the number seven Satoru is a very kind person, but he has seen his share of sorrows. His parents were killed in a car wreck when he was in his teens, and he had to go live with an aunt who would not let him bring the previous cat he so dearly loved. That cat went to live with distant relatives and died before Satoru could visit him. Just when Nana and Satoru were settling in together, Satoru announced they must go on a trip and that he would be looking for a new owner for Nana. He didn't give a reason, but at this point fairly early in the book, the journeys began, as Satoru sought one home after another for his beloved feline friend. At each stop along the way, where Satoru would be visiting close friends from the many different schools he had attended, Nana would misbehave so that the potential owners would reject him. After several failed tries, Satoru heads to his aunt's house, where it is determined both man and cat shall live. Arikawa's descriptions of the magnificent journey through Japan are breath-taking. It made me want to see Mount Fuji in person. Nana enjoys the walks through magnificent flowers and fields, but is very scared of the ocean for its noise and irregular and powerful movements. Eventually the sad reason Satoru tried to give Nana away is revealed and some very poignant passages follow. It was a tearjerker for me, but a wonderful book. I'm an adult reader, but I can recommend this book for young adults because there is no bad language, the story flashes back to school days of Satoru and his friends, and kids love their pets. Review: Lovely little story - I say little story but the simple premise of the travels of a young man and his cat that appears to be not a big story is in fact a complex heartfelt story. Touchingly, softly written through the eyes and voice of Nana the rescued alley cat, we see friendship and love unfold. The writing was poetic, the pace was good. I would have given 5 stars, I loved the book, but felt that a little more depth of writing would have brought me in on a deeper emotional attachment with the main character. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #152,240 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #858 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (7,964) | | Dimensions | 4.96 x 0.79 x 7.8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0857524194 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0857524195 | | Item Weight | 8.5 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | November 2, 2017 | | Publisher | RANDOM HOUSE UK | ## Images ![The travelling cat chronicles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71E73e3DFHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Unbreakable Bond Between a Man and His Cat *by B***R on September 25, 2022* Author Hiro Arikawa captures the depths of a bond that can be formed between a human and his pet, in this case between a young man named Satoru and his cat named Nana. Their relationship has a happenstance beginning, as the cat is a stray that uses Satoru's silver van as a refuge from the weather, sunning on top during the day and hiding underneath in rain. When Satoru notices the cat, he begins to leave food scraps out for him. This arrangement continues for a while, until the cat is hit by a car and suffers a broken leg. He crawls to Satoru's door and meows for his very life. After an indoor convalescent period, a decision must be made. Satoru lives in an apartment that does not allow pets. Much of the story is told from the point of view of the cat, who thinks in and can understand human language, but cannot speak. His thoughts are humorous and quite sardonic, bringing many laugh-out-loud moments to this reader. Once the cat consents to be adopted, Satoru gives him the name of Nana because the shape of his tail resembles the Japanese word for the number seven Satoru is a very kind person, but he has seen his share of sorrows. His parents were killed in a car wreck when he was in his teens, and he had to go live with an aunt who would not let him bring the previous cat he so dearly loved. That cat went to live with distant relatives and died before Satoru could visit him. Just when Nana and Satoru were settling in together, Satoru announced they must go on a trip and that he would be looking for a new owner for Nana. He didn't give a reason, but at this point fairly early in the book, the journeys began, as Satoru sought one home after another for his beloved feline friend. At each stop along the way, where Satoru would be visiting close friends from the many different schools he had attended, Nana would misbehave so that the potential owners would reject him. After several failed tries, Satoru heads to his aunt's house, where it is determined both man and cat shall live. Arikawa's descriptions of the magnificent journey through Japan are breath-taking. It made me want to see Mount Fuji in person. Nana enjoys the walks through magnificent flowers and fields, but is very scared of the ocean for its noise and irregular and powerful movements. Eventually the sad reason Satoru tried to give Nana away is revealed and some very poignant passages follow. It was a tearjerker for me, but a wonderful book. I'm an adult reader, but I can recommend this book for young adults because there is no bad language, the story flashes back to school days of Satoru and his friends, and kids love their pets. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely little story *by S***R on August 31, 2022* I say little story but the simple premise of the travels of a young man and his cat that appears to be not a big story is in fact a complex heartfelt story. Touchingly, softly written through the eyes and voice of Nana the rescued alley cat, we see friendship and love unfold. The writing was poetic, the pace was good. I would have given 5 stars, I loved the book, but felt that a little more depth of writing would have brought me in on a deeper emotional attachment with the main character. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sentimental and Sweet *by L***7 on April 28, 2025* Satoru is 25 years old and finds a cat with a crooked tail and markings just like when he had when he was a boy. He loves it instantly and takes it home and names it Nana. Anyone who likes cats would enjoy this book, unless the sentimentality is too much for you. I enjoyed it very much, especially the side commentary of the cats thoughts which are often more sarcastic than his actions would suggest. Satoru has a good life with his cat, but then one day he comes, and tells Nana that he will have to find him a new home. We don’t really find out why but they pile into a silver van and go to see all of Satoru’s friend on a long trip. They see many wonderful things and have an excellent time. There’s more to the story and if you would like something, gentle and comforting this might be for you. I gave it five stars. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Travelling Cat Chronicles - Harper Perennial Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: A Novel - If Cats Disappeared From The World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/88797462-the-travelling-cat-chronicles](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/88797462-the-travelling-cat-chronicles) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*