Why Animal Narrators Are All the Rage
Animal narrators help storytellers explore humanity in fresh ways, as a new novel highlights. Their unique perspectives offer insight and humor, appealing to readers of all ages. This creative approach enriches storytelling and fosters empathy.
The first animal narrator to make an impression on me was an amiable mutt named Harold, who, with remarkable lucidity, recounts the peculiar events of James and Deborah Howes’s 1979 novel, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery. The book, written for and beloved by children, boasts a winning premise by…
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