About the Author

Clara Vulliamy was born in London and studied at Chelsea School of Art, The Ruskin and the Royal Academy. She is the daughter of the celebrated author-illustrator Shirley Hughes and began illustrating picture books when she had her own children. She has since written and illustrated many stories, sometimes collaborating with her mother. She lives in Twickenham, with her husband and their daughters, Leah and Martha.

Reviews

Praise for Dotty Detective – The Lost Puppy “These would be great for children who are starting to gain more independence in their reading as the text is really clear and simple” ReadingZone “I’ve enjoyed Dotty’s latest mystery, The Lost Puppy, just as much as her earlier adventures” ReadingZone Praise for previous Dotty titles: ‘It's funny, it's mysterious and you will be puzzled for a long time.’ – Aarav Mehta, age 7 ‘This book was amazing and I really enjoyed it.’ – Cassandra Butler, age 6 ‘I liked how Dot solved the mystery.’ – Ruby Laverty, age 6