BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Series: Violet Mackerel

Cover art for VIOLET MACKEREL'S NATURAL HABITAT

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2013

VIOLET MACKEREL'S NATURAL HABITAT

by Anna Branford, illustrated by Elanna Allen

"Still, this sweet family story stands alone and should attract new fans. (Fiction. 5-9)"

Seven-year-old Violet's Theory of Helping Small Things doesn't work out well for a ladybug, but it does inspire her big sister Nicola's successful natural science project. Read full book review >

Cover art for VIOLET MACKEREL'S BRILLIANT PLOT

CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 28, 2012

VIOLET MACKEREL'S BRILLIANT PLOT

by Anna Branford, illustrated by Elanna Allen

"Violet and her family are original and appealing, a lovely addition to any chapter-book collection of characters. (Fiction. 5-9)"

A collection of small things and a generous gesture win Violet Mackerel the Blue China Bird she's admired for weeks at the Saturday-morning market. Read full book review >