Daisy Dolittle and the Lost Puppy

Discover the first book in a brand-new series from celebrated children’s author Melody Lockhart!

Daisy Dolittle is an independent-minded 10-year-old girl with a love of animals and a magical secret. She has the incredible ability to speak to animals in their own language! Not only does this make her a friend to cuddly creatures of all sizes ... it also makes her a fantastic detective. Whenever an animal is in danger or needs rescuing, Daisy is sure to be on the case!

Daisy comes from a famous family. Many books have been written about her great-great-great-grandfather, animal doctor John Dolittle (ever heard of him?). Her mother is a glamorous actress whose job takes her all over the world, so Daisy joins her on her travels. Wherever she goes, Daisy quickly makes new animal friends -- and she is sure to find mystery and adventure!

If you love adventure stories and cute animals, then Daisy’s your girl! She gets up to all sorts of hijinks -- foiling dognappers in Paris, thwarting animal smugglers in Australia, rescuing otters, and more. Her stories are packed with Melody Lockhart’s trademark mixture of dynamic action, snappy humor, and heartfelt emotion.

This is the first book in the Daisy Dolittle series -- a warm-hearted and empowering fantasy series with a smart and independent female lead. It showcases the wonderful artwork of Anuki Lopez and is perfect for children aged 7+.

Melody Lockhart is an English author of children’s fantasy. She has a vibrant imagination and an irrepressible sense of humour, and her stories for young readers are known for their smart and relatable female leads. Melody’s popular Magical Rescue Vets series tells the story of two best friends who stumble across a magical forest packed with strange creatures. Her follow-up series, Oakleaf Academy, is about big adventures at a tiny boarding school ... which is to say, an academy for fairies!

Anuki Lopez studied Fine Arts Grade at the University of Seville in Spain. Her artworks that are packed with magic, humour, and charm.