{"product_id":"montgomery-bonbon-mystery-at-the-manor-isbn-9781536241686","title":"Montgomery Bonbon: Mystery at the Manor","description":"\u003cb\u003eBonbon is back in the third installment of the clever and funny illustrated murder mystery series. But tensions run high when she’s surrounded by crooks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been tasked with delivering a priceless diamond to Adderstone Manor, the home of retired master thief Fergus Croke. The plot thickens faster than a good roux when Croke is found dead hours later, and every one of his four protégés is suspected of the dirty deed. But when everyone is a crook, how does even the great Bonbon know where to begin?\u003cbr\u003e With the help of Grampa Banks and an undercover best friend, it’s not long before Bonbon uncovers hidden identities, motives a-many, and a rather surprising hedge maze full of monkeys. But can they catch the killer before it’s too late?Vraiment, another standout.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished Bonbon buffs will welcome another excellent installment, while newcomers will quickly find their footing in the terrifically funny, fast-paced setting. Amusing illustrations have a scribbled Quentin Blake quality that suits the silly story perfectly, and the utilization of dark page backgrounds during scenes set at night or underground is inspired. Another marvelous, pun-packed mystery with enormous appeal.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharming and precocious ­Bonnie Montgomery is a pint-sized version of ­Inspector Poirot in this kid-friendly series reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s great works. It has all the necessary ingredients for a perfect whodunit. . . . Fantastically comical illustrations deliver insight into the characters’ personalities and keep the story moving right along.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eAlasdair Beckett-King\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMock the Week\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Powell\u003c\/b\u003e is a best-selling children’s book maker, character designer, and illustrator who started out designing for television brands. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Night Before the Night Before Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Night After Christmas \u003c\/i\u003eby Kes Gray, \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard and Me \u003c\/i\u003eby Simon Farnaby, and \u003ci\u003eThe Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels\u003c\/i\u003e by Beth Lincoln. She has also illustrated books for Jeanne Willis, Peter Bently, and Michelle Robinson. Claire Powell lives in England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299849392357,"sku":"NP9781536241686","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536241686.jpg?v=1767732941","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/montgomery-bonbon-mystery-at-the-manor-isbn-9781536241686","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}