Surprise at the Beach-bookcover

By: Alison Bellringer

Surprise at the Beach

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Luke and his rescue dog always love hanging out at the beach when the time allows: plenty of open space to run around, waves crashing gently over soft golden sand, and all practically on his doorstep. What’s not to like?


But one trip is unlike any other – Buddy unexpectedly sniffs out a tiny wee kitten in the sand dunes who is obviously very lost. Tending to the poor creature back at home, Luke starts to feel attached, despite needing to return the kitten to its rightful owners.


Upon leaving the kitten in a household with two very unruly children, he is uneasy about whether or not he’s done the right thing, until he hears the family are trying to find him a new home.  


Will Luke be able to keep the kitten? Or will someone else get to him first…?

Alison has been writing short stories to share with friends and family for many years and always enjoys exploring her creativity when putting pen to paper. She is excited to have the opportunity to share her love of writing with others.

She loves spending time with her own dog, a Labrador cross Huntaway called Smoky, teaching her tricks and taking her for walks. She lives in a small town in New Zealand with many beautiful parks and beaches.

Alison has been playing trombone for twelve years, and has recently begun teaching music part-time. She also enjoys a bit of photography when she gets the chance, especially if it involves taking pictures of sunsets.

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  • The Children’s Book Review

    This heartwarming short chapter book is about the bonds that we form with the animals in our lives and that they form with one another, even after the shortest periods of time. When Luke and his rescue dog Buddy find a lost kitten at the beach, they quickly become attached to him. The only problem is that Freddie already has a family… Buddy and Luke are an endearing pair of protagonists, and readers will learn responsibility and empathy from their caring responses… Surprise at the Beach is a feel-good story for all animal-loving readers.

  • Kirkus Review, 2024

    A man, a dog, and a kitten come together in Bellringer’s playful novella… Luke Garrick is a builder by trade who likes to take his rescue dog Buddy to the local beach; Buddy gets his kicks chasing after seagulls. One day, there is a surprise: Buddy comes across a kitten among the dunes… A fun, if minimally dramatic, tale of human and animal bonding.

  • Emily-Jane Hills Orford: Readers’ Favorite, 2024

    In Surprise at the Beach, Luke and Buddy spend a lot of time roaming the beach near Luke’s home. One day, Buddy finds an abandoned kitten. The two bond instantly, but Luke is determined to do the right thing… Bellringer’s early chapter book is an endearing story about two rescued pets, a dog and a kitten… There is a lot of descriptive narrative and dialogue is used effectively. Young readers will instantly feel compassion for both pets and will be cheering on Buddy as he makes his rescue more than once. Owning a pet is a big responsibility and this will help teach young readers the importance of good care, loving attention, and being respectful of the furry addition to the family…

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