Book Series · 6 Books

Violet Mackerel Books

In order from Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot to Violet Mackerel's Pocket Protest.

The Violet Mackerel series is a set of 6 chapter books by Anna Branford, published between 2010 and 2013. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 130 pages. Subjects across the series include creativity, imagination, and family life.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$574

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2010

Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot

By Anna Branford, Elanna Allen (Illustrator)

A clever girl devises an unusual plan to obtain a tiny treasure.

112 pages· 5,907 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Summary: Seven-year-old Violet Mackerel has a unique theory: finding small treasures sparks genius ideas. When she discovers a delicate china bird she longs for, Violet concocts an imaginative plan to make it hers. Her journey is filled with creativity and unexpected twists, promising laughter and charm. Will her unconventional methods succeed, or will they lead to delightful chaos? Join Violet in this heartwarming adventure as she navigates her world with wit and wonder.

In reading order

Violet Mackerel Series

6 books · Published 2010–2013

#1 in Series

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$574

Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2010

A clever girl devises an unusual plan to obtain a tiny treasure.

#2 in Series

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$574

Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2011

A young girl tests her theory of small gifts during a tonsillectomy.

#3 in Series

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$674

Violet Mackerel's Natural Habitat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2011

A girl learns a lesson about nature and family through a tiny ladybug adventure.

#4 in Series

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$1498

Violet Mackerel's Personal Space

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Violet's family is moving, but her brother resists. Can her theory of leaving small things behind help him cope?

#5 in Series

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$1697

Violet Mackerel's Possible Friend

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

A young girl battles self-doubt to win a new friend's heart.

#6 in Series

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$1697

Violet Mackerel's Pocket Protest

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Two friends launch a tiny protest to save a beloved tree from removal.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Violet Mackerel series?

There are 6 books in the Violet Mackerel series. It began with Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot in 2010, and the newest book, Violet Mackerel's Pocket Protest, was published in 2013.