OLD SCHOOL

Michael Crouch leads an enthusiastic crew of narrators as he portrays Dexter Foreman, the only preteen resident of The Pines retirement village. When a visit from the truancy officer lands Dexter at the local middle school, his old-fashioned clothes and habits make him a target of curiosity and ridicule. After one of his "handyman fixes" leads to an unexpected suspension, Dex has to call on both his old and new friends to find the best path forward. Crouch's Dexter is hilariously crotchety and innocent at the same time. His friends, enemies, and unexpected allies are voiced with skill and sly wit by the rest of the cast. Standouts are Katie Anvil Rich as ambitious student reporter Giana and Mark Sanderlin as bewildered former king of the school, Jackson. N.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]