Digger and the Sandy Shore Mystery (Digger the Wonder Dog, #4)

"Jodie thought she was in for another dull day at the beach until she met Digger and his friends. But their peaceful outing is shattered when they stumble upon a devastating oil spill on the sandy shore of Beachside. The once serene setting is now tainted with destruction and the smell of oil. Can Digger and his friends solve the mystery of where the oil is coming from before more animals die?
As they set out to solve the riddle, Jodie, Digger, and their friends face many challenges and learn about the devastating effects of the oil spill on the environment. But they are determined to succeed, even when met with resistance and threats from a suspicious man and his guard dogs. Soon, their suspect is causing even more harm to the district.
Will they succeed, or will they become victims of the man's careless actions?
Fans of 'Digger the Dog Goes Home' will love this thrilling adventure filled with friendship, mystery, and a strong message about environmental awareness. Be prepared to join Jodie and Digger on a journey you won't soon forget."

Barbara was born in a small Australian town in 1942, educated for 9 years in a one-roomed school with all grades taught by a single teacher. She then left home at 14, to spend 4 years in a girls' boarding school, followed by 8 years at Universities. After marrying and raising 2 daughters, she taught in high schools, universities and adult education for 20 years. She is now widowed and has a teenage grandson.
She has been writing stories ever since childhood, her chief influences are Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and Ngaio Marsh. Her adult stories are mostly gentle romances. She also writes specifically about Australia: a memoir of growing up on a farm in the 1950s, and cosy mysteries set in scattered sites across Australia, all of which she has visited and knows well.