The Case of the Missing Stuff: Violet and the Velvets Book 1

DescriptionFor readers aged 8 to 12ReviewsKete Books ~ Get ready to rock! Violet and the Velvets: The Case of the Missing Stuff is a fast-paced and feel-good pre-teen novel that hits all the right notes. With music and mystery, author Rachael King delivers a story that will have young readers cheering for an underdog band as they work together to achieve their dreams – and stop a saboteur. King’s writing is vibrant and humorous, capturing the whirlwind energy of Violet’s world. The portrayal of Violet’s ADHD is authentic and empowering. Violet’s struggles with focus and impulsiveness are depicted through action-packed imagery and quick-fire similes. Rather than being framed as a hindrance, they are shown as unique traits that make her who she is. Read the full review.About the Kiwi authorRachael King is the author of two stand-alone middle-grade novels, Red Rocks (now a major television series) and The Grimmelings. She began performing at fifteen years old, only six weeks after she first picked up a bass, and went on to play with six bands, including The Cakekitchen and 3Ds. Rachael invented Violet and the Velvets to convey the joy of the DIY punk ethos and to show girls they don’t have to be singers or proficient musicians to be in a band.