HONESTLY ELLIOTT

Enjoy this warm performance by Matthew Bridges as Elliott, who is still adjusting to his parents' divorce. Elliott doesn't think his father takes his ADHD or his dream to become a chef seriously. More immediately, he needs to come up with six hundred dollars to replace a window he accidentally broke and to find a partner for a school project after his friends reject him. Bridges gives Elliott a tone of genuineness. He's a stressed-out boy who is learning that everyone else has struggles, too. Supporting characters are portrayed with individual personalities, creating a relatable emotional atmosphere and adding depth to the relationships Elliott explores. Listeners will find Bridges's narration authentic as the story portrays realistic expectations of living with ADHD. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2023]