There is something bold about a story that starts with “I.” It doesn’t wait for permission. It pulls you in, hands you the narrator’s shoes, and says, “Walk with me.” First-person point of view is one ...

I just finished "The Story of Edward Sawtelle" a book that features a mute boy, his Hamlet-inspired tale and a pack of dogs. A few chapters are written in the voice of Almondine, the loyal dog who has ...