Queen of Dogs by Joe Weatherstone

Maddy's family are talented and ambitious " sporting trophies, top grades, they collect them all. But Maddy would rather spend time with her best friend, her pug Gusto. When Gusto disappears … her world changes.

Her search for Gusto reveals a surprising talent and Maddy can't believe her ears. She can understand everything the neighbourhood dogs are saying and suddenly Maddy becomes the go-to canine problem solver. But when more and more dogs go missing, Maddy finds herself with a much bigger problem … and she is going to need a lot of friends – two-legged and four-legged – to help her solve it ...

Dr Doolittle meets Nancy Drew in this heartwarming tale of a girl who learns she can speak to dogs - and they can speak to her!

Queen of Dogs

Joe Weatherstone

Walker Books Australia

Age 9+