Violet and the Smugglers
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

Violet and the Smugglers

By Harriet Whitehorn, Becka Moor (Illustrator)

Part of the Violet Investigates series

Young detective suspects a nearby captain of smuggling during a European sailing trip.

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208 pages
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Violet Remy-Robinson, a budding detective, embarks on a European sailing adventure with Uncle Johnny. Her excitement turns to suspicion when she notices the captain of a nearby boat acting strangely. Could he be leading an international smuggling ring? As Violet delves deeper, her detective skills are put to the test. With colorful characters and intriguing mysteries, Violet's journey promises unexpected twists and turns. Will she uncover the truth before it's too late?

From the publisher

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making, in this “Agatha Christie-esque mystery…[that’s] quirky and charming” (The Guardian)—perfect for fans of Chris Riddell and Robin Stevens’s Wells & Wong mysteries.Uncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure around Europe and Violet couldn’t be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a boat nearby might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action. Could he be the head of an international smuggling ring?Beautifully designed and filled with gorgeous two-color illustrations throughout, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colorful characters that make up her world.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about boatsBooks about sleuthingBooks about friendship
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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
August 21, 2018
First published
March 10, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781471118999

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