Book details
Violet and the Hidden Treasure (Violet Investigates Book 2)
Description
Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson - an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making - in the second book of this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!'There is a new girl sleuth on the block' The TimesViolet has spent her holidays exploring India with Godmother Celeste, including visiting Celeste's good friend the Maharajah and meeting his very special cockatoo. But when she returns home, Violet gets a surprise visit from the Maharajah's butler, asking her to look after the bird. Violet couldn't be more amazed (and her cat Pudding couldn't be less pleased . . .), but the cockatoo holds the key to the Maharajah's fortune, and someone is trying to bird-nap her! Can Violet discover who the culprit is before they succeed?Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Praise for the Violet Investigates series:'Pacey and imaginative' The Times'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps'A delicious package for emerging readers' Sunday Times'A quirky and charming read' GuardianDon't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Smugglers, The Mummy Mystery and The Mystery of Tiger Island!
Age
6-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
208 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'Violet and the Hidden Treasure' offers readers an intriguing mystery that keeps them guessing. The plot is filled with twists and turns that will engage young readers and encourage them to think critically as they follow Violet on her adventure.
- Strong Female Protagonist: Violet is a smart, resourceful, and brave young girl who serves as a positive role model for readers. Her determination and intelligence in solving mysteries can inspire confidence and a sense of empowerment in young readers, especially girls.
- Educational Value: The book introduces children to various subjects such as geography, history, and art through the clues and settings Violet encounters. This can spark a curiosity for learning and exploration beyond the pages of the book.
- Entertaining Series Continuation: As the second book in the 'Violet Investigates' series, 'Violet and the Hidden Treasure' provides fans of the first book with more of the characters and world they love, while also being accessible to new readers who can jump right into Violet's adventures.