The Detective Dog
The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson is a delightful children’s book published by Macmillan Children’s Books in 2017. This engaging story features Nell, a dog with an extraordinary sense of smell, who helps her owner Peter solve the mystery of the missing books at school. With 32 pages of vibrant illustrations by Sara Ogilvie, this edition invites young readers to join in the adventure as they uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of the school’s books.
In this narrative, readers will find a blend of mystery and humor as Nell uses her keen abilities to track down clues and engage with the children at school. The story emphasizes themes of reading, libraries, and the bond between a boy and his dog, making it a charming addition to any child’s bookshelf. With its focus on animals and the excitement of detective work, The Detective Dog offers an entertaining way to inspire a love for books and storytelling among young audiences.
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Join Nell the Detective and help her solve the mystery of the missing books in a new paperback edition of The Detective Dog.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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