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Dotty Detective by Clara Vulliamy (view source)
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As an adult, the aspect of the book that I liked the most was how Dot slowly adjusts to her new school from being nervous and often alone to gradually making friends. Without making this an issue, it sends a positive message to young readers highlighting that it's normal to feel uncomfortable at first and you can't expect to make friends and settle down straight away.
Overall this is an enjoyable read for girls 7 upwards. If you liked this, why not try another girls' detective series such as the Mariella Mysteries. I enjoyed [[Mariella Mystery Investigates: A Kitty Calamity by Kate Pankhurst]]. Alternatively, I'd definitely recommend you find a copy of the classic first-person voice for this age range which has to be 'Utterly Me, Clarice Bean' by Lauren Child. We think you'll also enjoy [[Muffin and the Expedition by Clara Vulliamy]] and we do have a review of another Dotty Detective book: [[The Midnight Mystery (Dotty Detective, Book 3) by Clara Vulliamy|The Midnight Mystery]].
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