The Dotty Detective Series

By Clara Vulliamy

A lively young detective, her best friend and dog solve gentle mysteries together.

funny · engaging · lighthearted

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.78, from 46 readers

What is The Dotty Detective series by Clara Vulliamy about?

Written and published between 2016 and 2018, Clara Vulliamy’s six-book Dotty Detective series follows Dorothy “Dot” Constance Mae Louise as she solves mysteries with her best friend Beans and her dog, McClusky. Beginning with a school talent-show puzzle, the cases expand to strange noises, pawprints, a missing puppy, birthday secrets and holiday adventures. Lively diary entries, illustrations, codes and puzzles suit children aged around six to eight, especially new or developing readers who enjoy friendship, humour and gentle detective stories. Mild bullying and spooky moments appear, but nothing is especially frightening.

Genres

Mystery Humour Friendship/Family

About the author

Clara Vulliamy is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating books for children. She is well known for her much-loved series 'Mango & Bambang' and the 'Dotty Detective' books. Clara enjoys bringing stories to life with her colourful pictures and fun characters, inspiring young readers to use their imagination and enjoy reading.

All the books in The Dotty Detective series (in order)

Dotty Detective

by Clara Vulliamy

Book 1 of 6

Dot’s detective agency suspects a secret plot to stop the talent show – but why?

Published: 2016

Dotty Detective: The Paw Print Puzzle

by Clara Vulliamy

Book 2 of 6

Eerie noises, an invisible suspect and one rule: can Dot and Beans get proof?

Published: 2016

Dotty Detective: The Midnight Mystery

by Clara Vulliamy

Book 3 of 6

Adventure Camp turns mysterious when the Join the Dots Detectives suspect someone’s cheating to win.

Published: 2016

Dotty Detective The Lost Puppy

by Clara Vulliamy

Book 4 of 6

When Chipolata vanishes before the fair, Dot and Beans uncover a puzzling trail.

Published: 2016

Dotty Detective: The Birthday Surprise

by Clara Vulliamy

Book 5 of 6

A missing birthday gift, secretive friends and one curious detective—what are they hiding?

Published: 2018

Dotty Detective: The Holiday Mystery

by Clara Vulliamy

Book 6 of 6

A sunny campsite holiday turns mysteriously tricky when The Nook’s treasures start vanishing.

Published: 2016

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