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Violet and the Velvets are off to New York! And it's nearly Christmas, the most magical time of the year in the Big Apple.
But disaster strikes when guitarist Jack breaks his wrist and can no longer play. On top of that, all their hard work fundraising has fallen short!
When help comes from unexpected channels, the Velvets make it to the Big Apple just in time to compete against the best kid bands in the WHOLE WORLD, including their new rivals the Blazer Boys.
But who is the tall stranger who seems to be following them everywhere they go? And could there be ANYTHING more important than winning BandChamps?
Perfect for:
- Reluctant and confident readers aged 8+ seeking fast-paced stories
- Readers who love cosy mysteries
- Parents, teachers and librarians seeking stories with neurodivergent protagonists
- Fans of popular series
Read all the books in the Violet & the Velvets series:
(1) The Case of the Missing Stuff
(2) The Case of the Angry Ghost
(3) The Case of the Viral Video
(4) The Case of the Tall Stranger
Awards for the Violet series:
SHORTLISTED; NZ BOOKLOVERS BEST JUNIOR FICTION BOOK 2026
THE SPINOFF BEST BOOKS 2025 'Fast-paced, fun and filled with gorgeous characters.'
STORYLINES NOTABLE BOOK AWARD 2025
SHORTLISTED: 2025 Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Age 8-12
240 pages
Paperback
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