Stupendo the dog has died. But that’s just the beginning of his story.
To love and protect. The code of the good dog is clear. When single mother Tuesday took on mongrel pup Stupendo, she made a friend for life. Through the best and the worst of times, Stupendo has been there for her. Ever faithful, ever loyal, ever true. Nothing could break their bond. Until last week.
Stupendo doesn’t know why Tuesday is suddenly ignoring him or why his doggy antics no longer seem to soothe Baby William. It takes his worst enemy – the cat next door – to break the news that Stupendo has become a ghost.
Somehow left behind on Earth, Stupendo knows he has unfinished business. Enlisting the help of the community of animals in the neighbourhood, Stupendo must get to the bottom of the very human sadness that hangs over his old home and keeps him from saying goodbye to Tuesday.
(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
To love and protect. The code of the good dog is clear. When single mother Tuesday took on mongrel pup Stupendo, she made a friend for life. Through the best and the worst of times, Stupendo has been there for her. Ever faithful, ever loyal, ever true. Nothing could break their bond. Until last week.
Stupendo doesn’t know why Tuesday is suddenly ignoring him or why his doggy antics no longer seem to soothe Baby William. It takes his worst enemy – the cat next door – to break the news that Stupendo has become a ghost.
Somehow left behind on Earth, Stupendo knows he has unfinished business. Enlisting the help of the community of animals in the neighbourhood, Stupendo must get to the bottom of the very human sadness that hangs over his old home and keeps him from saying goodbye to Tuesday.
(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Reviews
Manby at her best - clever, compelling, canine and utterly mesmerising
Owner and dog can form a lifelong bond, but for Tuesday and Stupendo it lasts longer than that. A beautifully written story about the loyalty of a devoted dog for his owner
Dogs really can be heroes and Stupendo is literally out of this world. This is a strangely haunting story about the power of dogs to affect our lives. I loved it
This book is pawfection. It's emotional and joyful and utterly compelling
Such an emotional, lovely read, just perfect for any animal lovers like me. It was a joy to read, although have tissues handy
This isn't just a story about a dog, it's a story about the very meaning of life, told from a unique and bold perspective. Filled with joyful bittersweetness and clear-eyed wisdom it made me both laugh and cry and its message of hope will stay with me for a long time to come
A gorgeous, ingenious story
Heart-warming . . . tissues at the ready for this one!
A warm, funny and emotional story
With a clear message about the powerful bond between humans and animals, this story will make you laugh and cry