Written by Alasdair Beckett-King, Illustrated by Claire Powell
This funny and engaging mystery already has three books in its series! Our protagonist is 10-year-old Bonnie Montgomery, who dons a raincoat and taped on mustache and speaks in an unrecognizable accent to become detective Montgomery Bonbon. Bonbon’s first case is investigating a dead body and a missing statue from the Hornville Museum of Natural History. Her Grampa joins her on her wide-ranging investigation, and together they overcome plenty of dead ends. Fun illustrations on nearly every page add to the story, and the short chapters keep the pacing lively. Future Agatha Christie fans will enjoy this.
Reviewed by Kim Winterton, Librarian, Upland Terrace Elementary School
Review shared in June 2025
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 3-7
Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum
Written by Alasdair Beckett-King, Illustrated by Claire Powell
Candlewick Press
277 pages
Release Date: February 11, 2025
ISBN: 9781536241662
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
