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
Step into the quick-witted, clue-packed world of Montgomery Bonbon, the pint-sized master of disguise who just might be the world's greatest detective. This five-book paperback collection follows ten-year-old Bonnie Montgomery as she dons a hat, a fake moustache, and the identity of gentleman sleuth Montgomery Bonbon to crack cases nobody else can solve. From a museum murder to a sabotage at sea, each story mixes laugh-out-loud humor with genuinely clever mystery plotting, delighting young readers who love puzzles, puns, and a touch of theatrical mischief alongside their whodunits. It's smart, silly, and endlessly entertaining.

About the Books
Created by stand-up comedian turned children's author Alasdair Beckett-King, the Montgomery Bonbon series reinvents the cozy mystery for young readers. Each book follows Bonnie Montgomery, a sharp ten-year-old who slips into a hat, moustache, and oversized coat to become Montgomery Bonbon, a dapper detective whose real identity fools every adult except her devoted Grampa Banks. Across these five illustrated paperbacks, Bonbon investigates a suspicious death at a museum, a double tragedy on a wind-battered island, a jewel theft at a manor full of reformed thieves, a deadly fog on a firework-lit galleon, and a shocking collapse on opening night at the local theatre. Claire Powell's charming black-and-white illustrations appear throughout, adding visual punchlines and clue-filled detail that bring Bonbon's quirky suspects, red herrings, and small-town settings to life. Beckett-King's comedy background shines through in witty narration, groan-worthy puns, and perfectly timed twists, while the mysteries themselves are built with real fair-play logic that rewards attentive, observant readers. Fans of classic detective fiction will recognize playful nods to Agatha Christie-style plotting, reimagined with a fresh, accessible tone suited to middle-grade readers. Each installment stands on its own, so young detectives can jump in anywhere, though reading them in order lets fans watch Bonnie's confidence, disguises, and detective skills grow steadily book by book.

Key Benefits

• Five full-length, illustrated mystery novels in one paperback set
• Clever, fair-play whodunits with real clues kids can solve alongside Bonbon
• Laugh-out-loud writing from stand-up comedian Alasdair Beckett-King
• Charming black-and-white illustrations by Claire Powell throughout
• A funny, fresh twist on classic detective fiction for middle-grade readers
• Great for independent reading, read-aloud time, or a classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
Murder at the Museum — Bonbon's debut case investigates a suspicious death at the Hornville Museum.
Death at the Lighthouse — A half-term trip turns deadly when two mysterious deaths strike foggy Odde Island.
Mystery at the Manor — Bonbon hunts a missing diamond and a killer among a houseful of reformed thieves.
Sabotage at Sea — A fireworks night aboard the galleon Dreadnowt ends in a fog-shrouded, mysterious death.
Scandal on the Stage — A playwright's dying word at rehearsal sends Bonbon chasing a killer before opening night.

About the Author
Alasdair Beckett-King is a comedian, author, and online sketch-show creator known for his sharp, absurdist humor, which he brings to the page in the Montgomery Bonbon series, his acclaimed debut for young readers. Claire Powell is an illustrator celebrated for her lively, expressive black-and-white artwork, which appears throughout every Montgomery Bonbon book, bringing Bonnie's disguises, suspects, and small-town settings to visual life. Together, this author-illustrator pairing has built one of the most inventive new mystery series for middle-grade readers, blending comedy writing with classic detective-story structure to create books that are as funny as they are cleverly plotted.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection is perfect for young mystery fans who love puzzles, puns, and a hero in disguise. With five witty, illustrated whodunits in one paperback set, it makes a fantastic birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, classroom library addition, or summer reading pick for kids who are ready to graduate from picture books to properly plotted mysteries.

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