Montgomery Bonbon 5 Books Collection Set by Alasdair Beckett-King - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Murder at the Museum
Death at the Lighthouse
Mystery at the Manor
Sabotage at Sea
Scandal on the Stage

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529539493
Publisher: Walker Books
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
Meet Bonnie Montgomery, a ten-year-old girl who transforms into the mustachioed master sleuth Montgomery Bonbon whenever a mystery needs solving. This five-book paperback collection follows Bonnie and her Grampa Banks as they investigate suspicious deaths, missing diamonds, and theatrical scandals across the quirky seaside town of Widdlington, a creaky manor house, and even a floating ship. Written by comedian Alasdair Beckett-King and illustrated throughout by Claire Powell, this laugh-out-loud detective series blends classic whodunit plotting with silly disguises, clever clues, and a wonderfully theatrical cast of suspects for young mystery fans who love Knives Out style twists.

About the Books
This hilarious middle-grade mystery series stars Bonnie Montgomery, who disguises herself with a false moustache, beret, and trench coat to become the renowned detective Montgomery Bonbon, even though everyone who meets her alter ego insists he looks suspiciously like a ten-year-old girl. Across all five books, Bonnie and her loyal Grampa Banks travel to new locations each time a fresh case arises, from a prestigious museum gala to a storm-battered lighthouse, a crumbling manor full of reformed thieves, a fireworks display aboard an old galleon ship, and a chaotic theater rehearsal. Each story follows the same winning formula that has made the series a favorite with young readers: a suspicious death, a cast of eccentric suspects with secrets to hide, and a detective who notices the clues everyone else misses. Alasdair Beckett-King's witty, fast-paced writing style keeps chapters short and punchy, making the books accessible for newly confident readers while still packing in enough twists to satisfy older middle-grade fans. Claire Powell's black-and-white illustrations appear throughout every book, adding maps, suspect lineups, and visual clues that turn each story into an interactive case file readers can solve alongside Bonnie. Fans of classic whodunits like Agatha Christie, as well as readers who enjoy funny chapter books, will find plenty to love in this clever, giggle-inducing series. Each mystery stands on its own, so readers can jump in with any title and still enjoy a complete, satisfying case from start to finish.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback collection featuring every Montgomery Bonbon mystery published to date
• Short, punchy chapters make it easy for independent readers ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7) to stay hooked
• Black-and-white illustrations throughout add suspect lineups, maps, and visual clues to every case
• Each book is a standalone mystery, so kids can read them in any order
• Funny, fast-paced writing style perfect for reluctant readers who love a good laugh
• A fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, classroom libraries, or summer reading lists

Book-by-Book Guide
Murder at the Museum — Bonnie's very first case as Montgomery Bonbon takes her to the Hornville Museum to solve a highly suspicious death among dodgy witnesses and hidden clues.
Death at the Lighthouse — A half-term holiday on Odde Island turns into a double mystery when deaths at Leerie Lighthouse send Bonnie's moustache all a-quiver.
Mystery at the Manor — Invited to Adderstone Manor to find a missing diamond, Bonbon must outwit a houseful of reformed thieves and a very suspicious hedge maze.
Sabotage at Sea — A fireworks display aboard the galleon Dreadnowt is cut short by a mysterious death, sending Bonnie's "fishy-o-meter" off the charts.
Scandal on the Stage — At a local theater rehearsal, a playwright's final word is "Murder!", and Bonbon must untangle a cast of alibi-wielding actors before opening night.

About the Author
Alasdair Beckett-King is a stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and author known for his witty, genre-spoofing humor. A graduate of the London Film School, he has performed acclaimed solo comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and built a large online following for his comedic sketches and parodies. The Montgomery Bonbon series marks his debut for younger readers, bringing his sharp comic timing to classic whodunit plotting. Each book is illustrated by Claire Powell, whose charming black-and-white artwork brings Bonnie's disguises, suspects, and clues to life, giving every mystery the feel of a detective's own case notes.

Why You'll Love This Set
With five laugh-out-loud mysteries in one paperback set, this collection is a perfect birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading pick for young detectives ages 9-12. The short chapters and illustrated clues make it a classroom library favorite, while the clever plotting keeps middle grade readers guessing until the very last page.

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