{"product_id":"montgomery-bonbon-5-books-collection-set-alasdair-beckett-king-ages-9-12-paperback-1670","title":"Montgomery Bonbon 5 Books Collection Set by Alasdair Beckett-King - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMurder at the Museum\u003cbr\u003eDeath at the Lighthouse\u003cbr\u003eMystery at the Manor\u003cbr\u003eSabotage at Sea\u003cbr\u003eScandal on the Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781529539493\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive full-length, illustrated mystery novels in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClever, fair-play whodunits with real clues kids can solve alongside Bonbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaugh-out-loud writing from stand-up comedian Alasdair Beckett-King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming black-and-white illustrations by Claire Powell throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA funny, fresh twist on classic detective fiction for middle-grade readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for independent reading, read-aloud time, or a classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMurder at the Museum — Bonbon's debut case investigates a suspicious death at the Hornville Museum.\u003cbr\u003eDeath at the Lighthouse — A half-term trip turns deadly when two mysterious deaths strike foggy Odde Island.\u003cbr\u003eMystery at the Manor — Bonbon hunts a missing diamond and a killer among a houseful of reformed thieves.\u003cbr\u003eSabotage at Sea — A fireworks night aboard the galleon Dreadnowt ends in a fog-shrouded, mysterious death.\u003cbr\u003eScandal on the Stage — A playwright's dying word at rehearsal sends Bonbon chasing a killer before opening night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlasdair 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alasdair Beckett-King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58894930936182,"sku":"MAN-PR-WALKER-U020550-1529539498","price":35.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/montgomery-bonbon-5-books-collection-alasdair-beckett-king-paperback-87568502.jpg?v=1791201405","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/montgomery-bonbon-5-books-collection-set-alasdair-beckett-king-ages-9-12-paperback-1670","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}