Answers to Dog by Pete Hautman
Published by Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536234885
Genres: Animals, Realistic Fiction
Format: Middle Grade Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Eighth-grader, Evan Dunn, likes to live life under-the-radar in this rural town with his solitary parents who follow their solitary routine. One day a white dog with the black ear appears while he was walking to the bus stop and the border collie joins Evan on his afternoon run that afternoon. Evan is determined to learn more about this dog. The book alternates between third-person narration from the perspectives of Evan and the dog. The dog’s narration offers a comedic element to this story about neglect and animal abuse. A quirky, yet quiet book that animal lovers will enjoy and likely a number of Maine middle school kids will relate to.

Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library