Indies Introduce

Middle Grade

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  Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum, Alasdair Beckett-King
  Candlewick Press, 9781536241662/9781536241679, February 11, 2025 (Middle Grade)
  

  “Where was this book when I was young? I loved Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys and later Agatha Christie. Montgomery Bonbon has it all. Quirky, smart, characters and laugh out-loud-funny schemes. Bonnie Montgomery and her grandfather are never seen with Montgomery Bonbon, yet they work so well together. This fun new series is the perfect fodder for inspiring kids to do great things. Fun, imaginative, and downright silly. This will turn the most reluctant reader into a super sleuth, and parents will jump right in the story too.”

  —Suzanne Lucey, Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, NC
  
  

  “Not all heroes wear capes…sometimes they wear trench coats! Montgomery Bonbon is both fun and zany, littered with whimsical wordplay and great illustrations that stretch the imagination. Great for young readers who love a good mystery, but also have a silly side.”

  —Morgan Haywood-Joy, Greenlight Bookstore, Brooklyn, NY
  

   

  “Make way for your new favorite kid sleuth! Montgomery Bonbon steals the stage with this zesty caper, full of hijinks, and goofy wordplay. I kept expecting The Pink Panther to peek around the corner.”

  —Jessica Hahl, Books Inc., San Leandro, CA

   

  “Watch out: Montgomery Bonbon is on the case! Simply so much fun to read, and to say ‘Montgomery Bonbon.’ This is a fast-paced and witty mystery that would make a great classroom read.”

  —Kristine Jelstrom-Hamill, Buttonwood Books & Toys, Cohassett, MA