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Caroline Paul was recovering from a bad accident and thought things couldn't get worse. But then her beloved cat Tibia disappeared. She and her partner, illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, mourned his loss. Yet weeks later, Tibia waltzed back into their lives. His owners were overjoyed. But they were also...jealous? Betrayed? Where had their sweet anxious cat disappeared to? Had he become a swashbuckling cat adventurer? Did he love someone else more? His owners were determined to find out.
Using GPS technology, cat cameras, psychics, the web, and animal communicators, the authors of Lost Cat embarked on a quest to discover what their cat did when they weren't around. Told through writer Caroline Paul's rich and warmly poignant narrative and illustrator Wendy MacNaughton's stunning and hilarious 4-color illustrations, Lost Cat is a book for animal lovers, pet owners, and anyone who has ever done anything desperate for love.
“You may say that love is not a word for feelings between people and books. I say I loved this book. I felt giddy when I read it. I smiled constantly and made snorty crack-up noises, the kind that make the people around you go, What?! Then I’d get choked up, and then I’d be giddy again, and all the way through, I didn’t want it ever to end. I think we can all agree that’s love.” —Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Packing for Mars and Stiff
“The writing and drawings are funny. Nutty. Heartwarming. Smart. Loopy. Full of love.” —Maira Kalman, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of #1 New York Times Bestsellers Food Rules by Michael Pollan and The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White
“A thoughtful, kind and funny story about the love people can have for their pets and the weird places that this love and accompanying devotion can take them. But it also travels beyond the realm of human-pet relationships, offering commentary on all relationships and the roles of those we love, and sometimes don't love, in our lives.” —PBS “Newshour”
“As author Caroline Paul and illustrator Wendy MacNaughton chart their discoveries in the feline world, they unfurl an uncommonly charming and wise tale.” —Alexis Madrigal, TheAtlantic.com
“Caroline Paul’s LOST CAT: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology is revelatory…. it moves easily and hilariously from one sentence and chapter to the next. Like the storyline, though, the form only appears simple; in truth, it’s ingeniously crafted…. All of this may sound a little over the top, and it is, especially for such a short book. But the effect is a fiercely charming narrative that sneaks up on a reader, just as the best fantastical books do…. LOST CAT is an incredibly endearing work, a snapshot of the madness of loving and agonizing over and chasing after animals.” —Jillian Steinhauer, Los Angeles Review of Books
"[Paul's] text and Ms. MacNaughton’s ink and wash drawings record the sometimes true, sometimes fanciful results of her sleuthing (and guesswork) in memoir form." —Liesl Schillinger, New York Times
“Utterly beguiling… the results are deeply satisfying, profound and funny.” —Joanna Connors, Cleveland Plain Dealer
"This playful, quirky book is like a cat that climbs into your lap and purrs; it's impossible not to love it." —Gayle Brandeis, San Francisco Chronicle
“Cute without being treacly, LOST CAT has an appeal that even dog partisans will have to acknowledge.” —Sarah Rothbard, Slate.com
“A tender, imaginative memoir infused with equal parts humor and humanity…. an absolute treat from cover to cover.” —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
"The book is filled with some seriously heartbreaking (and heartwarming) moments, but is ultimately a testament to adoration in all its human and animal forms." —Fast Company
“Hilarious and moving…. Even non–cat lovers will find this an engaging read, charmingly illustrated by [Caroline] Paul’s partner, [Wendy] MacNaughton, as Paul easily makes her strong emotions for her pets accessible and universal.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"This addictive read, marvelously illustrated by Wendy’s ink-and-wash drawings, will captivate all pet lovers." —Nancy Bent, Booklist “You don’t have to be a cat person to thoroughly enjoy reading Lost Cat… Paul cracks jokes about her feline stalking, but she makes a surprisingly poignant meditation on the vulnerability of our relationships with animals and humans. MacNaughton’s illustrations vividly bring their search and subsequent revelations to life on the page.” —PureWow “A beautifully illustrated, touching, and often hilarious tale of searching for a cat gone missing. If you love animals, you will love this.” —Jezebel “Lost Cat was my most delightful literary discovery of last year . . . . It’s funny, poignant, and as original as they come.”—Cheryl Strayed, Entertainment Weekly
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Posted Fri May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2013
This is a charming story, told with a warm sense of humor. The characters are well developed - both human and animal.
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Posted Mon Aug 12 00:00:00 EDT 2013
This was the best book i ever read. It made me laugh and cry alot. I read this book at least twice, it was that good. I love cats too, once i had a cat named Tequilla weird right... i know. But i loved her soo much. Anyways i hope you enjoy this book like i did. This is the best amimal book ever. Have fun reading it. Please post a message after you are done reading.BYE FOR NOW
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Posted Mon May 20 00:00:00 EDT 2013
This book was so amazing. It made me laugh and cry and wonder at the creativity and brilliance of the authors. I can't recommend it highly enough. Thank you, B&N, for letting me find it in one of your stores!~!!
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Posted Tue Aug 26 00:00:00 EDT 2014
Well-written and amusing book. Not your typical silly and exaggerated pet story. My vet actually recommended this one. The author has a knack for expressing in witty terms the thoughts of her cats as well as her own emotions over the disappearance of her one cat. Anyone with a feline can relate to her writing. There is one surprisingly sad, short chapter (not related to the lost cat) so keep some tissues ready. The illustrations are a great addition to the book. This book can be read in one evening and I'm keeping mine on the bookshelf to read again.
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Posted Thu Dec 12 00:00:00 EST 2013
I enjoyed this book. It is quite an entertaining and amusing read for any cat lover.
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Posted Mon Jan 20 00:00:00 EST 2014
A very well known cat named Dreamlily, a member of Horseclan, went missing recently. If you find any sign of her, tell us at Hooded Horse res 1.
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Posted Tue Jan 07 00:00:00 EST 2014
To find LighningClan. I have to do buissiness with them vry soon.
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Posted Sat Dec 28 00:00:00 EST 2013
Name-- Sparrowflight
<br>Clan/Rank-- Former AshClan deputy
<br>Looks-- A dark brown tabby with cream underbelly.
<br>Cat Looking-- His mate Shadowmist
<p>Name-- Autumnfire
<br>Clan/Rank-- Former Sunclan deputy
<br>Looks-- A orange tabby with amber or green eyes
<br>Cat Looking-- Silvershard or Silv
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Posted Sat Dec 28 00:00:00 EST 2013
Whitewhisker, warrior, tom with white fur. Current clan, unknown. Used to be part of Northclan, the one that used to be called Frostclan. If you find him, please bring him here and tell him Jayfrost is looking for him.
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Posted Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 2013
Name: ArrowFlight<br>
Gender: &female <br>
Description: Chocolate brown pelt with toffee paws, ears, and tail. Blue eyes and arrow pendant around her neck<br>
Rank: Warrior<br>
Clan: AshClan<br>
**If found, please contact GriffinWing of AshClan at 'burning light' result 5**<p>
Name: TawnyFrost<br>
Gender: &female <br>
Description: Tortishell pelt with soft amber eyes<br>
Rank: Warrior<br>
Clan: AshClan<br>
**If found, please contact PebbleFur of AshClan at 'burning light' result 5**
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Posted Sat Dec 28 00:00:00 EST 2013
Ok.
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Posted Wed Dec 25 00:00:00 EST 2013
Prankfur a yellow tom with a smiley face used to troll.
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Deathclaw a black or grey hewolf with one eye.
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CATS OF HOLIDAYCLAN
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Posted Tue Dec 24 00:00:00 EST 2013
GREYWING: GREY TOM WITH GREY EYES AND MATE WAS SHADESTRIKE
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SHADESTRIKE:BRAMBLE COLORED CAT WITH BLACK EYES AND MATE WAS GREYWING
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CATS OF SUNCLAN
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Posted Tue Dec 24 00:00:00 EST 2013
Missing: Terminatorkit (Termkit or term) of lightclan, Soulreaper (Soul) of Reaperclan. Same Rper. <p> Also missing: Blizzard the puppy (i know i know) of lightclan. <p> Another Missng: Mistpool and Stormfur of lightclan. Same rper. <p> Please reply to Mossshadow of Lightclan at carcal res 1!
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Posted Tue Dec 24 00:00:00 EST 2013
Sup' I didnt know so many cats where missing... but ill look for them. ~Silverpaw of lightclan. Also a whole clan whent missing or im lost. Im looking for the real thunderclan that was last seen at 'chasing the sun.' ~Rainpelt of lost thunderclan.
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Posted Sun Feb 16 00:00:00 EST 2014
My buisness! I go camping for a while and this is what i come back to!!!!!! I guess i will go join a CLAN now.
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Posted Sun May 18 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Overview
Caroline Paul was recovering from a bad accident and thought things couldn't get worse. But then her beloved cat Tibia disappeared. She and her partner, illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, mourned his loss. Yet weeks later, Tibia waltzed back into their lives. His owners were overjoyed. But they were also...jealous? Betrayed? Where had their sweet anxious cat disappeared to? Had he become a swashbuckling cat adventurer? Did he love someone else more? His owners were determined to ...