Imagine if you and your dog could swap places just for a day! In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries has a lovely chat with Ellen Phinney about her newest middle-grade novel, A Dog and His Boy: The Switch. They explore what sparked the story, how Ellen captures heartfelt emotion through humor and imagination, and what she hopes young readers will take away from Jax and Scout’s amazing exchange.

Find your comfy cozy corner, get ready to listen, and after you're done, be sure to pick up A Dog and His Boy: The Switch. It’s a warm story about finding identity, practicing empathy, and the unexpected journeys that bring us back home.