Frank and the Bad Surprise

Written by Martha Brockenbrough · Illustrated by Jon Lau

Book #1 in the Frank and the Puppy series

A content cat's world is upended by a rambunctious puppy. Can he find peace again?

4.0 Goodreads · 174 ratings

64 pages· 1,805 words· Est. 31 min read· 500L

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Bookroo's summary

Frank, a grumpy tuxedo cat, enjoys his serene life until a boisterous corgi puppy disrupts his world. Faced with slobber, barks, and broken nap rules, Frank contemplates finding a new home. But can he really leave behind his humans and the unexpected bond forming with the puppy? Dive into this heartwarming tale of friendship and understanding, where Frank learns that sometimes the best companions come in unexpected packages. Will Frank and the puppy find a way to coexist, or will Frank's quest for peace lead him elsewhere?

From the publisher

AMAZON BEST OF THE YEAR Frank the cat has it good: Tons of toys, unlimited Whiskies(TM) and space and quiet to stretch and nap and think and write. Then his people bring home a box. A box with something unexpected inside. A puppy. A puppy who doesn’t know the rules of naps. A puppy who slobbers and tackles and barks. This won’t do. Frank will just have to find a better home. Should be easy, right? P R A I S E “Highly relatable.” –Horn Book “A series opener that will delight cat AND dog fans.” –Kirkus “Cute and hilarious.” –Booklist

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