Death At The Lighthouse (Montgomery Bonbon)

Description: The second instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series The most troublesome thing about being a detective is that it is almost impossible to go on holiday. When Bonnie Montgomery finally gets a break from cracking cases as her alter-ego, Montgomery Bonbon, something terribly fishy happens the moment she and Grampa Banks arrive on Odde Island for half-term - and it's not just the smell of the harbour. There's been a mysterious death at Leerie Lighthouse, and what everyone assumed was an accident is setting Bonbon's moustache all a-quiver: a sure sign that something is Highly Suspicious. When a second death takes place on the other side of the island, Bonnie is sure the two are connected. But can she solve this case alone, or will she need double the detectives to solve double the murder? Review: For any readers who LOVE whodunnits, Montgomery Bonbon is the book to read! The funniest detectives in children's fiction - I loved it so much. Put on your fake moustaches and join the murdery fun! * Maisie Chan * Montgomery Bonbon and ABK have struck again with another hilarious crime-solving mystery. I didnt think Alasdair's writing could get any funnier but somehow he did. The Montgomery Bonbon series is such a brilliantly comical series that I genuinely believe is equally enjoyable for both middle grade readers and adults alike. Also who doesn't love a locked-room mystery that is super satisfying to try and solve. 5-stars easy! -- John * NetGalley * The writing is very accessible to students and the illustration is adorable. Sometimes detective stories for children may come across as being a bit bland, but this one is definitely a fun-filled read. -- Joanna * NetGalley * From the moment I opened the book I couldn't stop smiling. I fell in love with the writing style straight away - quirky, humorous and light hearted. * NetGalley Reviewer * The cheery wit and humour are just as strong here as they were in the first book - plenty of good puns - creating a charming and fun world that just happens to be filled with murder and mystery that will keep readers guessing and wanting more. * NetGalley Reviewer * Author Biography: Alasdair Beckett-King is a multi-award-winning comedian and writer. He studied at the London Film School, and since then 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, co-written an award-winning video game and created numerous viral sketches for social media, including an interactive whodunit. Claire Powell is a bestselling children's book maker, character designer and illustrator who started out designing for television brands before she got her first book deal in 2016 and has never looked back. Claire's collaborations with Kes Gray and Simon Farnaby - The Night Before The Night Before Christmas; The Night after Christmas; The Wizard and Me - all topped the charts to become bestsellers. She has also illustrated books for Jeanne Willis, Peter Bently and Michelle Robinson.