Answers to Dog

“True-to-life moments of humor and pathos further ground a story that’s sure to win attention from misfits and dog people of all stripes.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Evan doesn’t seem to fit in at school or at home. He goes out of his way to avoid attention. He sits at the back of the bus, keeps his head down in class, and keeps to himself. But when a burr-covered border collie—a survivor with a gut instinct about the Boy—starts following him around and joining him on his runs, Evan...