Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World | 
 enlarge | Author: Vicki Myron
Creators: Bret Witter, Suzanne Toren
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  171 reviews
Sales Rank: 5695
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1600243827
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.80929
EAN: 9781600243820
ASIN: 1600243827
Publication Date: September 24, 2008
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Product Description
DEWEY is the heartwarming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa, as told by his owner and companion of nineteen years, Vicki Myron, the librarian who found him on a frigid January morning when he was abandoned as a kitten in the book drop slot. It is also the story of a remarkable small town, which burned down at the beginning of the Depression, only to rebuild itself, and which was almost shuttered during the farm crisis of the 1980s, before regrouping and rededicating itself to small town American values. Dewey's local charm and worldwide fame became a symbol of hope for this recovering town. Through Dewey's antics, we come to know and love many of the colorful and inspiring people of Spencer. But perhaps the most inspiring person in Spencer is Vicki Myron herself, a single mother who survived the bankruptcy of her family farm and working in a box factory to put two of her brothers through college to become one of the leaders of the Iowa library system. Dewey is one lovable, roguish cat who managed to transform an entire town and inspire people across the globe.
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 Not Just for Animal Lovers! Even the jaded will appreciate this cat tail. December 3, 2008
Don't let the fear of mush scare you away from Dewey! This book is not as mushy as it is real. The author describes the Iowa town vividly--you FEEL the cold, you feel the poor kitten shivering...For all of us, animal lovers or not, this book will make you feel like small town America is alive and well, and that it lives not only in small towns, but anyplace where people reach out to do the right thing, to care for the helpless who are unable to care for themselves. We take this trip with the people of Spencer, Iowa: We want to be right there with them, we want such a place to be our home as well. The story is even more amazing because it's true. It would be almost as evocative even if it was a work of fiction. Hope to hear more from author Vicki Myron.
Dewey, the library cat December 2, 2008
Beautiful story for cat lovers. At times, I had to put the book down as it brought me to tears. Reminded me somewhat of cats I have loved in the past. I felt as if I also knew Dewey as the author writes in a very personal style. I think you would not enjoy the book if you do not love cats.
 It touched my heart. December 2, 2008
If you have ever had a pet that you truly loved, then this book is for you. I fell in love with Dewey reading this book. I can see how he became a star.
PERRRRRRRRFECT! December 1, 2008
I saw this book the other day while poking around Barnes & Nobles on Sunday. For some reason the picture on the cover grabbed me and I looked at it for a few minutes. I knew if I purchased the book, I would not go to sleep because I would read it to the end. So, I downloaded it the next day and listened while doing my daily work. Our office has thin walls and everyone could hear me laughing out loud at all of the funny things that Dewey would do to the Library and how he would comically touch people in the small community. I was also crying at the end when my boss walked in and asked if I was alright when I turned with tears streaming down my face. I told her yes, it is the sad part in the book.
I am blessed to have a Jimmy Cat in my life and listening to this story has made me think how much Jimmy Cat has blessed me and waits patiently for me everynight to settle down in bed to get his pets and to watch over me dilligently at night. I have type 1 diabetes and there have been several times in the night that I have woken up to him pouncing me on the chest to wake up because I've slipped in to a mild insulin coma. Too much insulin, not enough sugar in my blood stream. Jimmy doesn't want to be hugged or chased after, he just wants his morning scratch and his nightly rub down. He is almost 9 years old and like the author, I love him more than he knows, and he is not my cat, I'm his human!
Thank you so much for bringing this story to life! I will charish it!
Tonja Wheeler
Hutto, TX
Dewey December 1, 2008
So heart-warming. Makes you like people all over again!
You do not have to be a "cat person", the story is so warm and real.
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