{"title":"Clara Vulliamy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dotty-detective-collection-clara-vulliamy-6-book-set-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Dotty Detective Collection by Clara Vulliamy - 6 Book Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDotty Detective\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Paw Print Puzzle\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Midnight Mystery\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Lost Puppy\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Birthday Surprise\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Holiday Mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperCollins Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Dot (Dorothy Constance Mae Louise), an athletic, code-cracking, sherbet-loving super-sleuth who, with best pal Beans and TOP DOG McClusky, forms the \"Join the Dots Detectives\". Told in Dot's own funny diary-style voice, this six-book paperback collection follows the trio as they tackle school talent-show sabotage, spooky midnight noises, a missing puppy and more. Warm, witty and endlessly re-readable, it's a brilliant introduction to mystery stories for confident young readers aged seven and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers all six adventures in the Dotty Detective series by author-illustrator Clara Vulliamy. In \u003cem\u003eDotty Detective\u003c\/em\u003e, readers meet Dot and her crew for the first time as she sets out to uncover who's sabotaging the school talent show. \u003cem\u003eThe Paw Print Puzzle\u003c\/em\u003e sees strange nighttime noises put to the test with Ace Detective Fred Fantastic's golden rule: GET PROOF. In \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e, a school trip to Adventure Camp turns mysterious, while McClusky is entered into a dog show back home. \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Puppy\u003c\/em\u003e finds Dot and Beans racing to solve a case during the school summer fair after a puppy goes missing from the pet's corner. \u003cem\u003eThe Birthday Surprise\u003c\/em\u003e throws a spanner into Dot's birthday plans, testing her cleverness and calm under pressure, and \u003cem\u003eThe Holiday Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e takes the Join the Dots Detectives on a summer campsite case just when they thought it was time to relax. Each story blends short chapters with playful illustrations and diary-style narration, ideal for building reading stamina. Fans of quirky heroines and cosy mysteries will love this consistent, \"read in order\" collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix complete paperback stories in one collection, ideal for series completionists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and diary-style narration build reading confidence for ages 7-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages logical thinking through puzzles, codes and clue-following\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, funny characters and relatable school and friendship themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, or holiday travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful birthday or Christmas gift for young mystery fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClara Vulliamy is a British author-illustrator and the daughter of celebrated illustrator Shirley Hughes. She trained at Chelsea School of Art, The Ruskin, and the Royal Academy before beginning her career in children's publishing after having her own children. Vulliamy has created numerous much-loved series, including Martha and the Bunny Brothers and Dotty Detective, all celebrated for their warmth, humour and charming illustration style. Her books are widely trusted by parents, teachers and librarians for encouraging a genuine love of reading in young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSix charming, funny mysteries in one set mean hours of engaging reading, plus a lovable heroine, loyal friends and gentle puzzles that keep young sleuths guessing right to the very last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Please note the ISBN shown is for the UK edition as pictured; cover art may vary slightly between print runs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clara Vulliamy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807355179245,"sku":"PLD1742-1","price":13.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/dotty-detective-collection-clara-vulliamy-6-book-paperback-set.jpg?v=1784218759"},{"product_id":"marshmallow-pie-the-cat-superstar-series-4-book-set-clara-vulliamy","title":"Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar Series 4 Book Set Clara Vulliamy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelightful, laugh-out-loud and perfect for young readers, the Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar Series 4 Books Collection Set By Clara Vulliamy is a charming paperback boxed set for children who love funny animal adventures. This collection is ideal for parents, teachers, and gift buyers seeking a bestselling-author children’s series that mixes humour with heart — great for bedtime reading, classroom sharing, or building a home library.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar: Book 1; Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On TV: Book 2; Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar in Hollywood: Book 3; Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On Stage: Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789124218171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll find inside the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach story is told from the hilarious, self-important voice of Marshmallow Marmaduke Vanilla-Bean Sugar-Pie Fluffington-Fitz-Noodle (affectionately “Pie”), a big, fluffy — and rather grumpy — cat whose adventures are illustrated throughout in quirky black-and-white drawings. Clara Vulliamy’s warm, witty storytelling makes these paperback editions easy to read aloud and irresistible for emerging independent readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar: Book 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Pie, who adores sunshine, Shrimp Crunchies and generally living the easy life — while irritating Buster the dog next door. When Amelia Lime plans to make Pie a star, chaos and comic misunderstanding follow. The first book introduces character, tone and the mischievous narration that makes this children’s series stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On TV: Book 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePie lands a TV role but faces competition when cheeky kitten Gingernut arrives. Can Pie learn to share the spotlight without losing his fluff and dignity? This installment explores friendship, jealousy and growth in a way kids relate to and adults enjoy reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar in Hollywood: Book 3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked suitcases take Pie to Hollywood, where glamour, hotel treats and a famous new friend, Madison, dazzle him. Amid glitzy fun, Pie discovers important lessons about real friendship and staying true to home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On Stage: Book 4\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePie faces his biggest challenge yet — live theatre — and must share the stage with arch-enemy Buster. 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