THEY CALL ME NO SAM!

Ron Butler buoyantly portrays a dog named "No Sam," who thinks he's human and tells his story via daily diary entries. Listeners meet Sam when he runs away from a neglectful owner and is soon adopted by the Peterson family as a pal for young, lonely Justin. Sam, in his doggy-sounding thoughts, believes humans are naked monkeys he needs to protect. Well-rendered, often hilarious misunderstandings abound: Garbage cans are treasure chests, and Sam must use an inside "pooping rug," not the grass outside. Butler aptly portrays encouraging Justin and his family as they help Sam realize he's a dog, an actual family pet. An intellectual-sounding Sam and impressively realistic dog sounds--from the slurping of food to menacing growling--make this audio a rewarding listen. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]