Murder at the Museum
ISBN: 9781529501049
Description
Many people go their whole lives without noticing anything that is afoot, amiss, or even untoward; without ever experiencing that toe-tingling, stomach-twisting sensation that a mystery is about to unfold. Not Bonnie Montgomery – the world’s best detective. Not that anyone (other than Grampa Banks) has heard of her… But they might have heard of the great Montgomery Bonbon, the well-dressed gentleman detective who (apart from the hat and moustache) looks suspiciously like a 10-year-old girl. Their newest case: solving the mystery surrounding a highly suspicious death at the Hornville Museum. Together they'll interview some dodgy witnesses, scour the scene for clues and – above all – hope no one notices that Bonnie and Montgomery are never in the same room at the same time.
Reviewed on 28th October 2023
ABK’s murder mystery for children hits the perfect tone. Not too grisly, but very funny.
The plot is solid, and pitched at an ideal level for a young reader to engage and follow as well as pick up on some of the clues just before the characters.
The main character is compelling, interesting, and authentic in a way they sometimes aren’t.
The narrative is incredibly funny with a joke in seemingly every second sentence. This is where ABK shines in all his output. And there are some jokes for the grown-ups too.
All-round an excellent choice, and for me an ideal palette cleanser after a really long epic read.