How many lives can one abandoned kitten touch? This is the heart-warming and unforgettable story of a truly idiosyncratic cat with a strong sense of loyalty and love, and a taste for fast-food. When he was just a few weeks old, Dewey Readmore Books was shoved through the book returns slot of his local library in a sleepy town. Starving, terrified and bruised after being battered by falling books, Dewey curled up into the arms of the library director Vicki. Vicki was a single mother who had escaped a violent husband and was ...
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How many lives can one abandoned kitten touch? This is the heart-warming and unforgettable story of a truly idiosyncratic cat with a strong sense of loyalty and love, and a taste for fast-food. When he was just a few weeks old, Dewey Readmore Books was shoved through the book returns slot of his local library in a sleepy town. Starving, terrified and bruised after being battered by falling books, Dewey curled up into the arms of the library director Vicki. Vicki was a single mother who had escaped a violent husband and was struggling to bring up her little girl Jodi alone. Vicki fell in love with the little bundle of fur in her arms and campaigned to allow Dewey to stay and become the library cat. She didn't know what she was letting herself in for ...Dewey's arrival transformed Vicki and Jodi's lives, as well as the staff at the library and eventually the fortunes of an entire town. Dewey was an instant hit with the library regulars and had an amazing instinct to cuddle up close to visitors that were going through a tough time. Vicki tells the incredible story of one severely disabled, wheelchair bound girl that Dewey took a shine to and how he would climb inside her jacket as she giggled hysterically and her eyes, usually almost catatonic, burst into life. He supervised children's reading groups and ensured no child felt left out by snuggling into the laps of any outsiders. He was a ball of mischievous energy and relished in turning the hitherto quiet and predictable routines of the library upside down. Dewey became the town's number one attraction and he began regularly appearing in the national and international media. Fans from all over the world visited the small town to pay homage to the world's most beloved cat.
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Add this copy of Dewey to cart. $0.99, very good condition, Sold by Booksalvation rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Manchester, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder & Stoughton.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Outline: -On the coldest morning of the year Vicki Myron found a tiny bedraggled kitten almost frozen to death in the night drop box of the library where she worked and her life--and the town of Spencer Iowa--would never be the same. Vicki was a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm and an alcoholic abusive husband. But her biggest challenge as the new head librarian in Spencer was to raise the spirits of a small out-of-the-way town mired deep in the farm crisis of the 1980s. Dewey as the townspeople named the kitten quickly grew into a strutting adorable library cat whose antics kept patrons in stitches and whose sixth sense about those in need created hundreds of deep and loving friendships. As his fame grew people drove hundreds of miles to meet Dewey and people all over the world fell in love with him. Through it all Dewey remained a loyal companion a beacon of hope not just for Vicki but for the entire town of Spencer as it slowly steadily pulled itself up from the worst financial crisis in its long history. Dewey won hearts and proved to everyone he encountered that unconditional love comes in many forms. -> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Hodder & Stoughton The date of this copy is 2009 booksalvation have grade it as Very Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Dewey Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
Add this copy of Dewey: the Small-Town Library-Cat Who Touched the World to cart. $0.99, good condition, Sold by Stephen White Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bradford, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder Paperbacks.
Add this copy of Dewey: the Small-Town Library-Cat Who Touched the World to cart. $1.64, very good condition, Sold by Aardvark Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bucknell, HEREFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder Paperbacks.
Add this copy of Dewey: the Small-Town Library-Cat Who Touched the World to cart. $2.29, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder Paperbacks.
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Add this copy of Dewey to cart. $3.53, good condition, Sold by Booksalvation rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Manchester, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Grand Central Pub.
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Good in good dust jacket. Outline: -Publisher`s Synopsis Experience the uplifting "unforgettable" New York Times bestseller about an abandoned kitten named Dewey whose life in a library won over a farming town and the world--with over 2 million copies sold! (Booklist) Dewey`s story starts in the worst possible way. On the coldest night of the year in Spencer Iowa at only a few weeks old--a critical age for kittens--he was stuffed into the return book slot of the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director Vicki Myron a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm a breast cancer scare and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart and the hearts of the staff by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm warmth humility (for a cat) and above all his sixth sense about who needed him most. As his fame grew from town to town then state to state and finally amazingly worldwide Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming community slowly working its way back from the greatest crisis in its long history. -> the publisher of this HARDBACK book is Grand Central Pub The date of this copy is 2008 booksalvation have grade it as Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
Add this copy of Dewey: the Small-Town Library-Cat Who Touched the World to cart. $3.69, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder & Stoughton.
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Add this copy of Dewey: the Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World to cart. $4.86, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Grand Central Publishing.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Dewey: the Small-Town Library-Cat Who Touched the World to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder & Stoughton.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Dewey: a Small Town, a Library and the World's Most to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder & Stoughton.
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of Dewey: the Small-Town Library-Cat Who Touched the World to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Hodder Paperbacks.
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
It's amazing to learn how one small animal can change the attitudes of so many people. The author showed how and why an animal/pet can changes lives. We have much to learn from them and Vicki Myron gave us a small glimpse into that. I sent my copy to a friend who lived in Spencer, IA for several years.
brunhild
Feb 21, 2013
for a cat person, this is a great book....really recommend to others!
Elizabeth P
May 13, 2011
"Dewey"
This is a touching story. It's really good. Dewey was truely a special cat. He was quiet "human" and could comfort people, and help people of all ages. Great book.
YODAS
Mar 18, 2011
Excellent Seller
Their site said the book was in great condition - well, it was better than great - I think it was brand new! No marks of it having been read before - outside and inside in perfect shape. I'll go back for more books in the future!
LGriffey
Sep 3, 2010
A Surprise Read
A warm hearted story of overcoming obstacles in life. A reminder of life in a small rural community and the determination of the people who choose to live there. Touches on the good effects a pet can have on children, as well as adults. A close look at a lifestyle vanishing from the greatest country on earth.
