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Description
A rollicking rhyming picture book from bestselling author Donaldson about a dog who uses her amazing sense of smell to solve mysteries. Full color.
Publication date
May 08, 2018
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250156761
Lexile Measure
590
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
BISAC categories
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs JUV057000 - Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
Library of Congress categories
Dogs Stories in rhyme Theft Stealing Mystery and detective stories Libraries Detector dogs Books
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2--Detective Dog Nell is always hot on a case--just how did that spider get into the bath, after all? Using her superpowers of smell, Nell is used to solving cases and saving the day with her human, six-year-old Peter. When she isn't on the job, the canine snoop goes to school with Peter and contentedly listens to the children reading stories aloud. But one day, Nell and Peter arrive at school only to find all the books are gone! The intrepid dog sets out to apprehend the book thief and save the day. The vibrant, rhyming narrative is paired with expressive, colorful illustrations. VERDICT A fun, engaging read-aloud choice to share with book lovers.--Amanda C. Buschmann, Carroll Elementary School, Houston
Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Publishers Weekly
A canine with a sophisticated olfactory sense saves the day in this sprightly tale showcasing Donaldson's (Zog and the Flying Doctors) finesse with rhythm and rhyming--and knack for delivering a message with humor. Nell spends most days sniffing out her master Peter's misplaced belongings and solving other conundrums. But on Mondays, she accompanies Peter to school, where students read her stories, and she savors her favorite smell: the aroma of books. Nell's sleuthing skills--and vibrant, detail-jammed pictures from Ogilvie (Izzy Gizmo)--kick into high gear when the classroom books disappear. Following the scent of the culprit's left-behind cap, Nell leads the way through a bustling town, with the kids and their teacher in dogged pursuit, to a book-filled backyard. There, a benign-looking fellow sporting a mop of red hair and an argyle sweater vest tearfully confesses: "Stealing is wrong--but I just meant to borrow./ I was planning to give all the books back tomorrow." Nell perks up at the word "borrow," and dashes off again, leading the gang to the library, where the reformed thief gets his first library card. A lyrical and visually energized celebration of books and reading. Ages 3-6. Author's agency: Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency. Illustrator's agency: NB Illustration. (May)
Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.
Kirkus
Donaldson's pitch-perfect text effectively uses humorous twists and rich vocabulary as well as a fine sense of melodramatic pacing. Bold watercolor-and-pencil illustrations give all the characters distinct personalities and plant funny details to spot in the busy double-page spreads.
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man, and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honored with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Julia Donaldson ha escrito algunos de los libros infantiles más queridos del mundo, incluidos los clásicos modernos El Grúfalo y La hija del Grúfalo, que juntos han vendido más de 25 millones de copias en todo el mundo y han sido traducidos a más de cien idiomas. Sus otros libros incluyen ¡Cómo mola tu escoba!, El hombre palo y Zog, ilustrados por Axel Scheffler; El perro detective, ilustrado por Sara Ogilvie; y las exitosas aventuras de ¿Qué vio la mariquita?, ilustradas por Lydia Monks. Julia también escribe ficción, incluida la serie Princess Mirror-Belle, ilustrada por Lydia Monks, así como poemas, obras de teatro y canciones, y sus brillantes espectáculos en vivo siempre tienen gran demanda. Fue la Poeta Laureada Infantil del Reino Unido de 2011 a 2013 y ha sido galardonada con un CBE por sus servicios a la literatura. Julia y su esposo Malcolm dividen su tiempo entre West Sussex y Edimburgo.
