The Case of the Angry Ghost: Violet and the Velvets 2

SHORTLISTED: DANZ CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2026
SHORTLISTED: Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2026
THE SPINOFF BEST BOOKS 2025 'Fast-paced, fun and filled with gorgeous characters.'
STORYLINES NOTABLE BOOK AWARD 2025

'Musicians, creatives, learning how to navigate friendship and carve out your own identity while also compassionately normalising ADHD ... Sensitive, funny, empowering!!!' Sharon van Etten

'Rachael King knows her stuff. The way she weaves plot, character, analysis, accessibly and playfulness are like a fine-tuned band.' Lucy Black, The Sapling

'Teamwork and friendship not only bring answers to the enigma of the ghost, but solve other problems too - with satisfying results.' What Book Next?

Violet and her band have made it to BandChamps!

Armed with their own songs, they're competing alongside their school rivals, The Alphas, for glory.

But wait! Strange goings-on are afoot at the Royal Theatre, where it's rumoured a grumpy ghost ballerina haunts the stage.

Can Violet and her friends solve the mystery of the angry ghost? And how can they possibly win when they're all feeling so spooked?

It's going to take courage, detective work and a lot of creative thinking -- have they got what it takes?

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
(1) 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