# The Detective Dog 10th Anniversary Edition by Julia Donaldson

The Detective Dog 10th Anniversary Edition is a rhyming picture book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. Nell helps Peter and his classmates investigate the disappearance of their classroom books, in an edition described as including a gold-foiled cover, an author letter and a preview of the illustrator’s sketchbook.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.20 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 47%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:56:06.447Z
- Rating: 4.9 / 5
- Reviews: 57

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## At a glance

- A rhyming mystery centred on Nell, Peter and missing classroom books.
- The listing describes a gold-foiled anniversary cover, a letter from the author and a sketchbook preview.
- Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.

## Pros

- Combines a simple mystery with a rhyming read-aloud format.
- The anniversary edition’s stated author letter and sketchbook preview may appeal to fans of the creators.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Publication date: 1 Jan. 2026
- Edition: Main Market
- Language: English
- Print length: 32 pages
- Reading age: 3 - 7 years
- ISBN-10: 1035084686
- ISBN-13: 978-1035084685
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 25 x 0.5 x 28.3 cm
- Weight listed: 200 g

## Before you buy

- The listing describes this as a tenth anniversary edition and gives a publication date of 1 Jan. 2026. Check the selected edition if timing or the anniversary extras matter to your purchase.

## A good fit for

- Families looking for a rhyming picture book to share with children aged 3–7.
- Readers interested in stories about books, reading and a dog detective.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as a classic and praises its story and rhyming text. That response suits the listing’s read-aloud picture-book format, though it does not establish how every child will respond.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises the story and rhyming text.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the story about?
Nell the detective dog helps Peter and his class work out who took the books from their classroom.
### What extras does this edition list?
The listing describes a gold-foiled cover, a letter from the author and a preview inside the illustrator’s sketchbook.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.

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