Dog Star

De: Megan Shepherd

Narrado por: Rachel Jacobs

Trust takes courage.

Laika is a “Cold Dog" - a stray pawing the streets of Moscow until Soviet researchers take her to live at the top-secret facility. Nervous and alone, she learns she will be trained to become a “starflyer”, an animal launched into outer space in the Soviet’s race against American innovation.

Twelve-year-old Nina is also a “Cold Girl", heartbroken after her best friend defects to America. When Nina and Laika meet in Nina’s father’s lab, their growing bond slowly warms the cold that has settled in each other’s hearts. Together, they uncover a system of secrets and must decide if they, too, will separate from the pack, or rocket to the stars.

Inspired by the true story of Laika, Dog Star is an inspiring novel about friendship, personal agency, and the real meaning of love and loyalty.

©2021 Megan Shepherd (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

Good, but know…

If you know the story of Laika, then you know how it ends. This is a nice little story that has some truth mixed in, but know that the real story is much different from this. This is a very enjoyable tale centered around the Laika event. Well written and good narration by an actual human being, not a lifeless, emotional lacking AI.

Highly recommended