Violet and the Pearl of the Orient: questions to ask and activities to try
A precious pearl goes missing, and Violet is on the case. Violet and the Pearl of the Orient is a delightful young detective story.
What age is it for? Violet and the Pearl of the Orient is best for ages 7–10. Good for: An amateur detective and a missing pearl.
Violet and the Pearl of the Orient (Harriet Whitehorn and Becka Moor)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- An amateur detective and a missing pearl
Keep a list of suspects and clues as you read.
What it helps with
- Observation and deduction
- Bravery
- Friendship
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Violet?”
- “Who moved in next door?”
- “What went missing?”
- “Who were the suspects?”
- “What clues did she notice?”
- “Who did it?”
5-minute activities to try together
Suspect list
Keep a suspect list while you read.
Detective kit
Make a detective kit with a notebook and magnifying glass.
Free printables: Violet and the Pearl of the Orient worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Anisha, Accidental Detective (Serena Patel and Emma McCann)
- Best for
- A wedding, a kidnapping and an accidental detective
- Age
- 7-10
Kate on the Case (Hannah Peck)
- Best for
- A young reporter solving a mystery
- Age
- 7-9
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell)
- Best for
- A Mistress of Disguise solving a jewel mystery
- Age
- 7-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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