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The Detective Dog

From the creators of Gozzle
By Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
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The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson is a charming children's book about a clever dog named Nell who loves sniffing out mysteries. When a crime occurs at the local school, Nell uses her incredible sense of smell to track down the culprit, making her a local hero. The story is filled with engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations, sure to captivate young readers.
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Children and dog lovers alike will enjoy this delightful story filled with rhythm and rhyme, where a clever dog uses her remarkable sense of smell to solve mysteries. Perfect for young readers, it combines fun and education, encouraging an enthusiasm for reading and celebrating the bond between humans and their canine companions.

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Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books in The Detective Dog.

Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books in The Detective Dog.

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There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell. Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. But Nell has other talents too. Every Monday she goes to school with Peter and listens to children read. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job... and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and printmaker Sara Ogilvie, Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries, and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.

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The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson is praised for its delightful read-aloud quality, vibrant illustrations, and heartfelt celebration of books and libraries. Critics commend it as a surefire hit, appealing to both children and parents, with its satisfying, action-filled story brought to life by Sara Ogilvie's illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509801602

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. Her books include What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, Tyrannosaurus Drip and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over seventy languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker who won the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award. The first picture book that she illustrated, Dogs Don't Do Ballet, was also shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. In addition to working on her picture books, Sara lectures in Illustration and Graphic Design at Northumbria University and continues to create work that is exhibited worldwide. She is inspired by many things including second-hand bookshops, old wives tales and trying to spell sounds. Sara lives in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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