Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot
Written by Anna Branford, published by Walker Books Australia 2010
Introducing the gorgeous Violet Mackerel, a character who girls 5 + are going to fall in love with. Violet Mackerel thinks she would QUITE LIKE to own the blue china bird at the Saturday markets. This is not just a SILLY WISH. It is instead the start of a VERY IMPORTANT idea. But what she needs is a PLOT. A BRILLIANT plot. Introducing readers to a new warm and loveable character, Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot is a story not to be missed.
The illustrations for the Violet Mackerel series were created with Derwent Inktense pencils and watercolour.
Awards
Shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2011
Honour Book, CBCA Awards 2011
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“ Davis’ black and white sketches are gorgeous, and complement the text beautifully. They are soft but detailed, I’m guessing pencil sketches with watercolour. Davis really captures so much personality with just a few lines that we gain insight into what is going on in Violet’s head. Davis also gives us Violet’s own sketches and captions, adding to our enjoyment of Violet’s character. ”
“Violet really is a special character whose adventurous spirit and unique way of viewing the world is heartwarming. She is strong, determined, yet open to learning about everything around her. Really, she’s just gorgeous. Davis’s black and white illustrations add a special something, making the characters even more real.”
