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In this rhyming picture book, Nell the detective dog is called to investigate when all the books at her school vanish. Using her sharp senses and quick wit, Nell uncovers the culprit and returns the books, turning a puzzling crisis into a triumphant rescue.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Julia Donaldson
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