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Author: Alasdair Beckett-King ,
Claire Powell
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 13.70cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 20.70cm
Weight: 0.366kg
ISBN: 9781536241662
ISBN 10: 1536241660
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 11 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
When dastardly crime goes down, a girl named Bonnie Montgomery slides from view to be replaced by Monsieur Montgomery Bonbon, sleuth extraordinaire! In stories packed with all the smart jokes and groaningly good puns that you’d expect from an award-winning comedian, the great Montgomery Bonbon is soon up to her—I mean his trench-coat collar with clever clues, unreliable witnesses, and suspicious goings-on in this madcap and brilliantly funny debut by Alasdair Beckett-King. —Thomas Taylor, author of the acclaimed Eerie-on-Sea series
Comedian Beckett-King’s sparkling series-starting debut delivers constant laughs and witty rejoinders. Whimsical Edward Gorey–esque b&w illustrations by Powell enhance this brilliantly crafted mystery’s absurdist delight. —Publishers Weekly (starred review) This classic cozy mystery series opener, complete with a satisfying reveal, will leave children cheering for its young sleuth. . . Quirky and clever: Readers will clamor for more! —Kirkus Reviews When dastardly crime goes down, a girl named Bonnie Montgomery slides from view to be replaced by Monsieur Montgomery Bonbon, sleuth extraordinaire! In stories packed with all the smart jokes and groaningly good puns that you’d expect from an award-winning comedian, the great Montgomery Bonbon is soon up to her—I mean his trench-coat collar with clever clues, unreliable witnesses, and suspicious goings-on in this madcap and brilliantly funny debut by Alasdair Beckett-King. —Thomas Taylor, author of the acclaimed Eerie-on-Sea series It’s a pleasure to befriend the brilliant Bonnie, and her keen observations would make even Poirot proud. Occasional cartoonish illustrations add a lighthearted air, and glimpses into Bonnie’s notebook and bulletin board are an inspired touch. A marvelous mystery packed with high spirits and good humor. —Booklist
Author Information
Alasdair Beckett-King is an award-winning comedian and writer. Since studying at the London Film School, he has performed critically lauded solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, written for BBC radio, appeared on comedy panel shows such as Mock the Week, cowritten an award-winning video game, and created numerous viral sketches for social media, including an interactive whodunit. Alasdair Beckett-King lives in southeast London. Claire Powell is a best-selling children’s book maker, character designer, and illustrator who started out designing for television brands. She is the illustrator of The Night Before the Night Before Christmas and The Night After Christmas by Kes Gray, The Wizard and Me by Simon Farnaby, and The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln. She has also illustrated books for Jeanne Willis, Peter Bently, and Michelle Robinson. Claire Powell lives in England.
