In 1988 the staff of a small community library in Spencer, Iowa received an interesting return through their overnight library book drop; a tiny tabby kitten. The library staff immediately adopted the kitten, naming him Dewey Readmore Books – the perfect name for a library cat!
The remarkable story of Dewey’s life and the impact he had on the lives of library staff and the wider community is now the subject of a bestelling book by Spencer Public Library Director Vicky Myron and a forthcoming feature film rumoured to be starring Meryl Street as the Library Director – cool!
Don’t think the book is available in the UK until 2009 so might have to add it to next year’s Xmas list…
Dewey looks like my step-brother when he was a kitten. Sounds like an interesting read. Visit me at http://www.SandySays1.wordpress.com and read “Claus and the Consultant” for a few laughs
Awwww what a lovely story, I think I’ll be adding that to my wishlist next year too! 🙂
Thanks for the link Sharon! Think I’ll buy it today! 🙂
From Sharon Lawler:
Just saw this listed on The Book People, looks like you might not have to wait till Christmas:
http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10051_152429_100_500020__category_
A bargain at £4.99!
This was and is a great book. I made the mistake of reading the final chapters sitting in a Starbuck’s…..blubbering of course….
I am only in 5th grade,I live in australia and I bought the book about a month ago I am only up to page 164 out of 309 but I have still found it realy interesting
Hi Lauren
It’s such a lovely book isn’t it? Good luck getting through the rest of it. 🙂
Christine
I’m in 6th grade and my 5th grade teacher knew how much I liked cats, and she told me how good this book is. I wanna read it so badly!
Just finished reading this book, absolutely awesome, recommend it highly!
Mariya
Just finished reading this book too …it’s so cut , so awesome .
I love cats and have 3 deweys and two ladys :-))
peti
Dewey’s story is purrfect. As a cat friend for over sixty years I have known many cats – each with his or her own personality. I just wish that I had had my life touched by Dewey.
A great book Vicky, so warm – so real and one that will be handed down through the generations with real love
I love Dewey! I am reading the book right now, and enjoying it! 🙂 He seems purrrrrfect!
omg saw the book today local bookstore;here in malaysia..
do u peeps think its a worth-buying book?
i’m buying it asap!
plus with cool & super cute cover.
🙂
What a wonderful book what an amazing life Dewey lived!!!!! He made such an impact on people’s lives. Love you Dewey you will live in my heart forever. I am sure you are bringing love and comfort to all those at the rainbowbride. I have three cats myself and see a little bit of Dewey in each one. Loved the book am going to buy the next Dewey book when it comes out. Can not wait to see the movie will buy the DVD also when it comes out. Thank-you Dewey for such a wonderful story. Love You!!!