Ferdinand Brun hasn't always been a grumpy old man. Many years ago, he
was a grumpy young man. Now he'd much rather spend time with his
canine companion, Daisy, than any of his nosy neighbors. But as his
behavior becomes increasingly peculiar, his daughter grows concerned and
begins to consider moving him into a retirement home.
In order to maintain his freedom, Ferdinand must submit to an apartment
inspection by his longtime enemy, the iron-fisted concierge, Mrs.
Suarez. Unfortunately, he's never tidied up a day in his life. His
neighbors, precocious ten-year-old Juliette and vivacious
ninety-two-year-old Beatrice, come to the rescue. And once he lets these
two into his life, things will never be the same. After an
eighty-three-year reign of grouchiness, Ferdinand may finally learn that
it's never too late to start living.