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Violet Mackerel's Natural Habitat

By Anna Branford

Adjectives

heartwarming insightful charming

Genres

Friendship/Family Nature Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

Seven-year-old Violet Mackerel, the smallest in her family, has a special fondness for tiny creatures. When she discovers a ladybird in her garden, she empathises with its smallness and decides to help by creating a home for it in a jar. Naming it Small Gloria, Violet feeds her cheese toast, but soon faces an unexpected lesson about natural habitats. Through this experience, Violet learns the importance of respecting nature and cherishes the bond with her big sister.

About the author

Anna Branford is an author who loves writing stories for children. She is best known for her Violet Mackerel series, about a curious and creative little girl. Anna enjoys making things by hand and often finds inspiration in everyday life. She hopes her books will make readers smile and think about the world around them.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2013

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