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The Astonishing Thing
The Astonishing Thing | Sandi Ward
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In her inventive, sometimes bittersweet, ultimately uplifting debut, Sandi Ward draws readers into one extraordinary cat's quest to make sense of her world, illuminating the limits and mysterious depths of love . . . Pet owners know that a cat's loyalty is not easily earned. Boo, a resourceful young feline with a keen eye and inquiring mind, has nonetheless grown intensely devoted to her human companion, Carrie. Several days ago, Carrie--or Mother, as Boo calls her--suddenly went away, leaving her family, including Boo, in disarray. Carrie's husband, Tommy, is distant and distracted even as he does his best to care for Boo's human siblings, especially baby Finn. Boo worries about who will fill her food dish, and provide a warm lap to nestle into. More pressing still, she's trying to uncover the complicated truth about why Carrie left. Though frequently mystified by human behavior, Boo is sure that Carrie once cared passionately for Tommy and adores her children, even the non-feline ones. But she also sees it may not be enough to make things right. Perhaps only a cat--a wise, observant, very determined cat--can do that . . . Wonderfully tender and insightful, The Astonishing Thing explores the intricacies of marriage and family through an unforgettable perspective at the center of it all.
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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post 5! Told through the eyes of loyal and resourceful kitty Boo's eyes. Her mom, Carrie, left several days ago and all's in disarray, including her dad, Tommy, and human siblings, especially baby Finn. Mystified by human behavior, Boo works to figure things out and make things right again as best as a resourceful feline can do. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

RadicalReader @MrBook cannot stop staring at this cat‘s eyes!!! 6y
niha923 Those eyes!! ❤ 6y
MissAimz_55 Omg!!! How cute 6y
DrJAdMerricksson 😍😍 what a cutie 6y
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krismarie_7
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Only 25 pages in and already enjoying this one more than I can comprehend 😍😍 #TheAstonishingThing

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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post 5! #BEA17 edition! Slated for an October 31st release. There's plenty of books out there about inspirational dogs. Now here's one about an inspirational cat (#catsofLitsy 😻!). Boo's grown intensely loyal to her owner, Carrie. Then Carrie left! Her husband, Tommy, is distraught, & Boo's human siblings are confused. This debut explores the intricacies of marriage & family from a unique perspective. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww so cute!! 😻 7y
CouronneDhiver This book sounds awesome. 7y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 7y
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