Book: Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot

Author: Anna Branford

Year of Publication: 2010

Publisher: Walker Books

Target Age Group: 8-10 years

'Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot' is the first book of the 'Violet Mackerel' series, and undoubtedly an amazing start-off. It features the story of a little girl named Violet Mackerel, who is determined to buy herself the blue china bird from a man in the Saturday market. It is not easy for her, and in order to fulfill her wish, she has to work out a 'brilliant plot' through thinking outside the box.

The book portrays a beautiful family, where each member is creative in their own way. It is capable of teaching young readers the essentiality of imagination and determination. Besides, through Violet Mackerel and the others, the author has shown the heavenly beauty of kindness and sacrifice.

To attract the young reader's interest, the illustrated book has been written in a simple yet catchy language.

Recommended for 8-10 year old children.

Reviewed By: a_s_raisa