Maddy's family are talented and ambitious - sporting trophies, top grades, they collect them all. But Maddy would rather spend time with her best friend, <b>her pug Gusto</b>. When Gusto disappears … her world changes.<br/><br/>Her search for Gusto reveals a <b>surprising talent</b> and <b>Maddy can't believe her ears</b>. She can understand everything the neighbourhood dogs are saying and suddenly Maddy becomes the go-to canine <b>problem solver</b>. But when more and more dogs go missing, Maddy finds herself with a much bigger problem … and she is going to need <b>a lot of friends</b> - two-legged and four-legged - to help her solve it ...<br/><br/>'With suspense, humour and a pack of darling dogs, Joe Weatherstone's debut middle-grade novel is full of heart. <i>Queen of Dogs</i> is a story about loneliness, the power of animals, making new friends, and creating change in local communities. Fans of Kelli Anne Hawkins' <i>Copycat</i>, Zana Fraillon's <i>The Way of Dog</i>, and the classics Doctor Dolittle and Nancy Drew will be delighted by Weatherstone's ability to craft a compelling mystery with a young girl's unbreakable bond with her dog at the heart of the story.'<b> Books+Publishing</b>