{"product_id":"queen-of-dogs-9781760658588","title":"Queen of Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaddy’s family are talented and ambitious — sporting trophies, top grades, they collect them all. But Maddy would rather spend time with her best friend, \u003cb\u003eher pug Gusto\u003c\/b\u003e. When Gusto disappears … her world changes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer search for Gusto reveals a \u003cb\u003esurprising talent\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMaddy can't believe her ears\u003c\/b\u003e. She can understand everything the neighbourhood dogs are saying and suddenly Maddy becomes the go-to canine \u003cb\u003eproblem solver\u003c\/b\u003e. But when more and more dogs go missing, Maddy finds herself with a much bigger problem … and she is going to need \u003cb\u003ea lot of friends\u003c\/b\u003e – two-legged and four-legged – to help her solve it ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'With suspense, humour and a pack of darling dogs, Joe Weatherstone’s debut middle-grade novel is full of heart. \u003ci\u003eQueen of Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e is a story about loneliness, the power of animals, making new friends, and creating change in local communities. Fans of Kelli Anne Hawkins’ \u003ci\u003eCopycat\u003c\/i\u003e, Zana Fraillon’s \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, and the classics Doctor Dolittle and Nancy Drew will be delighted by Weatherstone’s ability to craft a compelling mystery with a young girl’s unbreakable bond with her dog at the heart of the story.'\u003cb\u003e Books+Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781760658588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 05 Jun 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Walker Books Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Newtown, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x13.1(L)223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 223\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Weatherstone\u003c\/b\u003e is a Creative Producer whose work includes the Oscar-nominated \u003ci\u003eInja\u003c\/i\u003e, the International Emmy-winning kid’s series \u003ci\u003eHardball\u003c\/i\u003e, the Logie-winning cult show \u003ci\u003eHousos\u003c\/i\u003e and the critically acclaimed film \u003ci\u003eKilling Ground\u003c\/i\u003e (Sundance official selection). She has written several drama television concepts which are currently in development internationally. She lives in Sydney with her two children and her two dogs.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eA twisting story full of surprises, an unlikely hero who finds that people are not always what they seem, and lots of dogs, Queen of Dogs is a great read for those in middle primary and above. * Lamont *\u003cbr\u003eThis book was a fun romp and adventure, with light and dark in places but necessary, and dealt with in an age-appropriate way for middle grade readers who like a mystery but also don’t want anything too dark. Another great book from Walker Books. * Ashleigh Meikle *\u003cbr\u003eFriendship and relationships form a large part of this entertaining debut novel with Maddy struggling to be part of the group at school and being constantly embarrassed about being called 'dog girl'.  But her steely persistence and dogged determination are a highlight as she tries so very hard to solve the mystery of the dog-nappings and re-unite owners with their missing dogs. * ReadPlus *\u003cbr\u003eSo many cute dogs and chapters filled with furry love. * Total Girl *","brand":"Joe Weatherstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49077107523801,"sku":"9781760658588","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781760658588.jpg?v=1786457086","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/queen-of-dogs-9781760658588","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}