Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story Audiobook, by Vicki Myron Play Audiobook Sample

Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story Audiobook

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Read By: Laura Hamilton Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441885517

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

31

Longest Chapter Length:

19:55 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:42 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

08:10 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

Abandoned in a library book-drop slot in the dead of winter, the small kitten who came to be known as Dewey Readmore Books miraculously endured the coldest night of the year. When librarian Vicki Myron found him in the morning, she wrapped him in her arms, gave him his first bath, and then introduced him to his new home: the library. Dewey charmed Spencer, Iowa’s library-goers, young and old, with his ability to know just which visitors needed a friend. And as word of his heartwarming tail — or rather, tale — spread, Dewey gained worldwide fame as proof positive that one small cat could change a struggling town, one person at a time. In this adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dewey, everyone’s favorite library cat inspires a new audience of listeners with his story of courage, survival, and above all, love.

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"This was a great book about a stray cat that is taken in by a librarian and as a result lives his life as a Library Cat. HE finds that his true meaning and calling of life is to help himans of all sizes to enjoy reading. "

— Kathleen (4 out of 5 stars)

Dewey the Library Cat Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Way too much about a cat. I can understand how it brought the community together though. Too cutsey! "

    — Caron, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book! So fun, cute & easy read but made me cry. Amazing cat story. "

    — Sheila, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book ~ shows how much animals can affect our lives! "

    — Kathi, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is an amazing book. "

    — Nina, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This true story was fun to read, even though I'm not a "cat" person. The small town library details and people involved who were affected by this cat kept me reading. "

    — Nancy, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Well that was just **##SpoilerAlert##** Depressing! This book has an interesting story to tell, but it is written like a housewife would write in her diary and perhaps submit to the local paper for an editorial. "

    — Jill, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I couldnt get into this book. It seemed it was more about the woman and the surrounding area rather than about the cat and what happened with it. "

    — Candy, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was the first memoir I've read about an animal. I loved it. I have always had cats myself so it was easy to identify with the love the author had for Dewey. "

    — Rachel, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Just can't get into books about animals. Found this one quite repetitive and felt it would have been better about half the length. Enjoyed learning about the author herself and the town of Spencer much more so than descriptions of Dewey getting into a box, sitting on a shelf etc. "

    — Caroline, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book is certainly a tear-jerker, and one that will appeal to anyone who has a heart, but especially to anyone who works love cats. The book is one of those wonderful experiences where the story may be about a cat, but there are lessons to be learned throughout that can apply to anyone's life. "

    — Carlee, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This style of writing is so elementary that I not only noticed it within the first few minutes, but I finished the book only by making it a game of rewriting it in my head in a way that would not repel the reader. "

    — Joe, 11/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it but balled my eyes out at the end! Have read this for cats and Marley and Me for dogs and that's me done with this genre! "

    — Emma, 10/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A wonderful story about a cat who changed the lives and softened the hearts of many. "

    — Jean, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a delightful read. "

    — Kathy, 9/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " feel-good, easy read for the summer; cat/pet lovers will especially enjoy it "

    — A, 7/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved this book! I have cats and I really connected with the author and her feelings towards Dewey. I cried when I got to the inevitable. A great read that I reccomend to others. "

    — Michael, 7/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves cats. I finished it in 2 1/2 hours - I couldn't put it down! "

    — Jaime, 6/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was such a touching story. I cried like a baby. "

    — Cheryl, 4/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wonderful story. You don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy it. "

    — Janet, 2/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was a very good book that shows how animals(a cat) can change peoples lives "

    — Rick, 1/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Absolute drivel. I am amazed that I finished it. What a waste of time. "

    — Audrey, 11/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyable story of a library cats and the people he encountered. Also enjoyable were the history of Iowa, and libraries in general. "

    — Lynn, 9/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is such a sweet story. It's an easy read and well worth it. "

    — Charlotte, 7/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book. If you like cats and libraries you will love this book and wish your library had a cat! "

    — Pctrainer98, 4/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this was a very good book. i liked it a lot. dewey the cat truly changed spenser. "

    — Carly, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For those who love cats and books, this is a great story!!!! Thanks, Katy and Louise!!!!! "

    — Mary, 6/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great book for children to read or have it read to them. The best part is that it is a true story and their are tons of videos of the actual cat Dewey so the kids can actually see what he looks in real life. "

    — Dan, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have this book in our library and it is constantly checked out - the students love it. "

    — Rshogren, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Predictable. Another take off of a popular book for adults. Just did not do anything for me. "

    — Judy, 1/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love reaading this book to kids. They love the idea of a library cat. "

    — June, 1/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My daughter read this book to me while we were waiting for her pediatrician to read her knee x-ray. "

    — Angie, 10/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " super cute. ava loves it "

    — Sara, 5/20/2010

About the Authors

Vicki Myron was born in Spencer, Iowa. After a twenty-five year career as a librarian, she retired and wrote the New York Times bestseller Dewey, The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. She has written numerous other books about Dewey, including Dewey’s Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who Inspired Millions, Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story, and Dewey’s Christmas at the Library. She currently resides in Spencer.

Bret Witter has coauthored eight New York Times bestsellers. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages and have sold more than two million copies worldwide. He lives in Decatur, Georgia.

About Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton is an award-winning narrator of many outstanding books for children. She was named one of AudioFile’s Best Voices of 2010 in Children’s and Family Listening. When not recording the books she loves, she also records radio and televion spots. She lives with her family in Chicago.