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It's a very good book for the emerging reader with chapters which are not too long and a vocabulary which is demanding but not beyond the likely abilities of girls in this age group. With its more-complex-than-usual plots, it's likely to be a book which will get several re-readings and it lacks too many current cultural references which gives it staying power when it's passed on. It's the sort of book which we think is well worth buying.

For more canine reading for the 8+ age group you might like to look at [[The Great Dog Disaster by Katie Davies]] - but we think The Dotty Dalmatian is better! You might also enjoy [[Amy Lee and the Darkness Hex by Amy Lee]].