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Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
Series: Violet Mackerel
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See moreViolet Mackerel has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that's okay, because maybe Violet will make the most remarkable recovery ever.
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Violet Mackerel has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that's okay, because maybe Violet will make the most remarkable recovery ever.
Series: Violet Mackerel
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Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
Violet Mackerel has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that's okay, because maybe Violet will make the most remarkable recovery ever.Hardback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
VIOLET MACKEREL has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that s okay, because maybe Violet will make the most REMARKABLE RECOVERY ever.Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Violet Mackerel's Helpful Suggestion (Book 7)
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Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot (Book 1)
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot introduces us to Violet Mackerel, a warm and loveable character who is sure to capture your heart. Violet has her eye on a blue china bird at the Saturday markets, and it isn't just a passing fancy. For Violet, this marks the beginning of a very important idea. What she needs is a plot. A brilliant...HardbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery by Anna Branford is praised for presenting relatable themes and issues that resonate with young readers. The series is appreciated for its realistic portrayal of a girl and her family, addressing familiar childhood experiences without resorting to typical fairy tale or overly stereotypical motifs.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921529184
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 April 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sarah Davis
- Illustrated by Sarah Davis
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 186.0mm
Weight: 188g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Anna Branford was born in the Isle of Man and spent her early childhood in Sudan and Papua New Guinea before moving to Australia. Creative writing was her favourite subject at school and she wrote stories in all these different countries. Anna is a doll maker and a sociology lecturer at Victoria University. Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot is her first published work for Walker Books Australia.
Sarah Davis grew up in New Zealand, wearing gumboots and falling in rivers. She worked as a secondary school teacher before moving to Sydney. Sarah is a very busy, award-winning artist who has collaborated with Sue Whiting on Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (New Frontier) and Jennifer Poulter Mending Lucille (Lothian), for which Sarah won the 2009 Children's Book Council of Australia's Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator. Most recently, Sarah's title Fearless, written by Colin Thompson, was short-listed for the 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.
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Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery (Book 2)
VIOLET MACKEREL has to have her tonsils out. Violet does NOT think this is a good idea. She prefers NOT to have things taken out. But the tonsils have to go. And that s okay, because maybe Violet will make the most REMARKABLE RECOVERY ever.Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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