One day in Algeria, a cat ate a parrot that was bothering his beloved owner, gained the gift of speech, and wanted to have a bar mitzvah—thus begins a philosophical, witty, and incredibly funny comic book series that has captivated millions of readers around the world.
'The Rabbi's Cat' is both a fairy tale for adults, raising issues of xenophobia, racism, and the contradictions of Jewish traditions, a story about the peoples who lived in Algeria, and a fable with animal heroes. In 2011, Joann Sfar made a cartoon based on the comics about the charismatic talking cat, which won a César Award.
The book includes five stories about the rabbi's cat: 'Bar Mitzvah,' 'The Lion King Malka,' 'Exodus,' 'Paradise on Earth,' and 'African Jerusalem.'
Author: Joann Sfar
Publishing House: Boomkniga
Year: 2021
Number of pages: 296
Cover type: hardback
Translator: Alina Popova
Illustrator: Joann Sfar
Country of origin: France
Age group: 13-15, young adults, adults
