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The Velvet Messenger

Young Queens #2
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From the creator of the bestselling Claris series comes this astonishing new fairytale about the daughter of a locksmith, who finds a strange key belonging to the queen. Young Violet May lives deep in the winter forest with her mother, the most renowned locksmith in the... Read More
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The Velvet Messenger

A thrilling original fairytale from Megan Hess about the daughter of aΒ locksmith,Β an evil queen and her secret cage of crows.​

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From the creator of the bestselling Claris series comes this astonishing new fairytale about the daughter of a locksmith, who finds a strange key belonging to the queen.

Young Violet May lives deep in the winter forest with her mother, the most renowned locksmith in the village. Violet's mother has taught her many things, but the two most important were how to pick a lock in an emergency, and to always trust your instincts – and she'll need both if she wants to solve the mystery of the key left in the snow one cold morning...

This dazzling fairy tale about trusting your gut is the second picture book in the Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about young girls coming into their own power. Perfect for children aged 3+ and fashion-obsessed readers of all ages.

With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris, and the Young Queens Collection.

Perfect for:

  • Fans of the bestselling Claris series by Megan Hess.
  • Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure, and friendship stories.
  • Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!
  • Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.
  • Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book.

Discover more fairytales from the dazzling Young Queens Collection now:

  • A Most Mysterious Manor
  • The Velvet Messenger
  • The Curious Crown

Series: Young Queens Collection

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761212666

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 March 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Illustration: Full Colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Megan Hess is an acclaimed art director and illustrator who works with some of the most prestigious designers and luxury brands around the world, such as Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Her children's books include the beloved Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris and Young Queens series, which have more than a million copies in print and are published in ten languages.

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