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Violet and the Velvets: The Case of the Missing Stuff

Violet Grumble, twelve-year-old rock star in the making, forms a band with a ragtag group of friends. Against all odds, can they win a chance to compete at BandChamps?

Illustrated by Phoebe Morris

Meet Violet Grumble: a music-loving, guitar-toting tween whose dream is to compete at BandChamps.

The problem is that none of her friends can play an instrument. Violet won’t let that stop her! But things get tougher when the band’s gear starts to go missing – what’s going on?

Can Violet solve the mystery and harness her ADHD powers? Can she help the Velvets overcome stage fright AND beat The Alphas at the final showdown?

After all, you only need three chords to play a song … how hard can it be?

The first book in a brand new series – look out for Violet and the Velvets: The Case of the Angry Ghost, coming August 2025!

 

  • A percentage of all royalties from the series will be donated to the incredible Girls Rock Aotearoa. Check out their mahi!

FOR READERS 7+

PUBLISHED BY

NZ March 2025 / Allen & Unwin NZ

Australia March 2025 / Allen & Unwin Australia

Listen to the song from the book! Too Shy by Violet and the Velvets!

REVIEWS

“This book celebrates individuality and friendship, the perfect antidote to an overly cultivated online world. It's joyous and fun. I loved it.”

Bren MacDibbleAcross the Risen Sea, The Raven's Song

“Violent and the Velvets keeps the excitement high from start to finish. The pacing is fast and engaging, with plenty of twists to keep readers hooked... King has crafted an empowering story that will strike a chord with young readers everywhere.”

Kete Review of Books

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