New Releases by Dodie Smith

Two dalmatians undertake a daring expedition to rescue their fifteen puppies from the clutches of the vicious Cruella de Vil, only to find ninety-nine dalmatian puppies in the capture of that cruel villainess.

Pongo and Missis have 15 Dalmatian puppies, who mysteriously disappear. The alert Pongo suspects a sinister neighbour, Cruella de Vil, and with Misses he sets out to find his family. This volume also includes the sequel, The Starlight Barking.

The book that inspired the animated movie classic! When Dearly''s Dalmatians have their first litter of pups—fifteen in all—everyone is delighted. But their joy is shortlived, for the pups are kidnapped! Scotland Yard is baffled, but the keenest canine minds are on the case—and on the trail of Cruella de Vil, the most fiendish person to ever covet a fur coat. Pongo and Missis would give everything they have to bring their puppies safely home... but will they succeed in rescuing them from the cluthes of the evil Cruella de Vil? "A tale full to overflowing with those prime requisites of a good story—warmth and humor, imagination and suspense."—Chicago Sunday Tribune "Superb reading. The puzzle of the hundred and one is delightful.... Highly recommended."—SLJ

The author leaves behind her Manchester childhood and comes to London. After training at RADA she launches out as a touring actress. And there are her first attempts at writing.

Pongo the dalmatian and his wife, Missis undertake a daring expedition to rescue their fifteen puppies from the clutches of the vicious Cruella de Vil who wishes to make a fur coat from their skins.