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The Astonishing Thing
Sometimes, parents do bad things. Terrible, awful things.
When Boo’s Mother disappears for weeks, Boo is determined to solve the mystery of where Mother went. After all, Mother is her best friend.
Boo’s not a girl. She’s the Sullivan family cat. And she can’t comprehend why Mother would leave her with a Father she can’t stand, two smelly teenagers, and a newborn baby who clearly has something wrong with him.
The truth comes as a shock to Boo: Mother left to live with another man. Boo is forced to create a new life with the family she has left. She finds love in unexpected places—even with her once-distant Father and that funny little baby.
But what if Mother comes back to take her away?
Parents aren’t perfect. They’re only human, after all.
“A unique and poignant tale of a family’s struggle as witnessed by someone who sees everything...a triumphant debut for Sandi Ward.”
“Heartfelt and emotionally touching, Boo’s story opens a window into mental and emotional turmoil, as well as the strength that grows from each.”
“A beautiful and touching look into the intricacies of marriage and family life, all seen through the loving and unique perspective of the family pet.”
“A stunning debut novel about understanding human behavior through the eyes of a cat.”