Violet Mackerel's Remarkable Recovery
Violet Mackerel is informed by Dr. Singh—who, disappointingly, is not a singing doctor—that she must have her tonsils removed. Though a tad daunted, she likes the thought that her voice might be different when the operation is finished—hopefully “opera-singer” different. This follow-up to Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot (2012) retains all the charm and tenderness that made the first book such a treat and a welcome addition to books for early chapter-book readers. The illustrations, which sometimes work in place of the text, emphasize the story’s whimsical nature. Children facing their own trip to the hospital will find comfort in Violet’s experience, which is approached realistically yet gently. Grades 2-4. --Kara Dean--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.