The Detective Dog

What do our readers think of The Detective Dog? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy Nell’s funny mystery, lively rhymes and clever nose, and they especially like the story’s love of books and libraries. They also find Nell appealing as a brave, helpful dog who makes the adventure feel exciting and warm.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Detective Dog?

We love the lively rhymes, warm illustrations and irresistible idea of Nell, a dog who listens to children read and uses her remarkable nose to solve mysteries. This is a joyful celebration of books, libraries, friendship and problem-solving, with a gentle mystery that suits shared reading for younger children.

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What is The Detective Dog about?

Meet Detective Dog Nell, a clever canine with a nose for solving mysteries! Nell loves to sniff out clues, whether it’s finding missing books or uncovering secrets around her school. Join Nell and her friend Peter as they embark on a delightful adventure filled with rhymes, curious puzzles, and lots of wagging tails. With her extraordinary sense of smell, Detective Dog Nell makes every day an exciting new case to crack!

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around The Detective Dog

Nell’s special skill: What makes Nell a good detective, and which of her skills would you most like to have?

The joy of books: Why do you think Nell enjoys listening to children read, and what can books help us discover?

Solving problems together: How do Peter, Nell and the children help one another, and why can teamwork be useful when something goes wrong?

Using a library: What would you like to borrow from a library, and how would you look after it?