THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE The Hounds of Penhallow Hall, Book 3

Narrator Emily Wheaton creates a youthful voice for Polly, who continues to befriend the ghost dogs that live in Penhallow Hall in England. When Polly invites classmate Lucy over, they discover a toy dog. Polly and her best friend, Rex, another ghost dog, become determined to learn about the ghost dog in the toy. When they finally wake him up, they learn that he lived during WWII and was left behind by his owners when they returned to the city with their father after being sent to the countryside to avoid the bombings. Wheaton smoothly transitions between characters, establishing unique voices for each one. Listeners will enjoy Polly's new adventure as she tries to help another dog find joy. M.D. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2021]