Daisy Dolittle and the Koala Caper

In this illustrated chapter book, readers can join Daisy Dolittle on her latest adventure as she investigates the mysteries on an Australian movie set with Cuddles the koala.

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! Inherited from her great-great-great-grandfather, Doctor Dolittle (ever heard of him?), this talent makes her a friend to cuddly creatures of all sizes. Not only that ... it also makes her a fantastic detective! Whenever an animal is in danger or needs rescuing, Daisy is sure to be on the case.

In this second adventure, Daisy winds up on a film set in the Australian outback. After several mishaps, film director Bud Boomer is convinced that someone is trying to sabotage is movie. With the help of a koala, a kookaburra, and a cat, Daisy embarks on a journey to uncover the truth.

DAISY DOLITTLE

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 humour, and heartfelt emotion. 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.