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Dorothy Constance Mae Louise, otherwise known as Dot, has just moved house and has had to change schools. Luckily she soon finds a friend, Beans, and together they form the top-secret 'Join the Dots Detectives'. Both Dot and Beans are huge fans of the TV programme 'Fred Fantastic – Ace Detective'. They've watched every episode and memorised all Fred's techniques. It's just as well they have because their classmate Laura has hatched a plot to prevent shy Amy singing in the talent contest and it's up to Dot and Beans to uncover the plan.
As an adult, the aspect of the book that I liked the most was how Dot slowly adjusts to her new school from being nervous and often alone to gradually making friends. Without making this an issue, it sends a positive message to young readers highlighting that it's normal to feel uncomfortable at first and you can't expect to make friends and settle down straight away.
Overall this is an enjoyable read for girls 7 upwards. If you liked this, why not try another girls' detective series such as the Mariella Mysteries. I enjoyed [[Mariella Mystery Investigates: A Kitty Calamity by Kate Pankhurst]]. Alternatively, I'd definitely recommend you find a copy of the classic first -person voice for this age range which has to be 'Utterly Me, Clarice Bean' by Lauren Child. We think you'll also enjoy [[Muffin and the Expedition by Clara Vulliamy]] and we do have a review of another Dotty Detective book: [[The Midnight Mystery (Dotty Detective, Book 3) by Clara Vulliamy|The Midnight Mystery]].
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