ANSWERS TO DOG

Pete Cross's youthful timbre renders the limited experience of a boy named Evan, who seems largely forgotten by his self-involved parents. Cross's portrayal of Evan contrasts with GM Hakim's bass voice, which periodically comes into the narrative as he depicts Samarkand, a border collie who is neglected by humans and must continually negotiate difficult situations. Clear in both narrations are the emotions of the dog and the boy, particularly their loneliness. Animal-loving middle-grade listeners will enjoy this audiobook. S.W. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]