A PUP CALLED TROUBLE

Narrator Kirby Heyborne brings verve and wonder to the story of a coyote pup who from the moment of his birth has had a propensity for exploration. Trouble's wandering spins out of control when a vehicle is involved, and he finds himself alone in New York City. Without being able to see the North Star, how will he find his way back to his family? Heyborne maintains the tension with good pacing. His voice rises and falls when humans panic as the coyote appears in unexpected places. Heyborne's portrayals of the story's other creatures--crow, owl, possum, poodle, and fox--have quirky, endearing personalities. Listeners will cheer as they help mastermind Trouble's return to the wild. The author's afterword provides factual information about wild creatures that live in the vicinity of humans. A.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2018]