Montgomery Bonbon

Written by Alasdair Beckett-King and illustrated by Claire Powell, the Montgomery Bonbon series has been described as “Knives Out meets Poirot – but for children!” by Front Row, BBC Radio 4!

Join Bonnie Montgomery, the 10-year-old-girl who is secretly the world’s greatest detective Montgomery Bonbon, and help solve all manner of mysteries …

Explore all the books in the Mongomery Bonbon series below!

Black and white cartoon drawing of two women standing together on a red background. The woman on the left has glasses, a round face, and wears a long coat, a beret, and sneakers, holding a camera. The woman on the right has curly hair, glasses, and is holding a microphone, wearing a striped dress, a long coat, striped stockings, and combat boots. She appears to be speaking or singing.

The books

Book cover of "Murder at the Museum" by Alasdair Beckett-King, illustrated by Claire Powell, featuring a detective in a red coat and beret running away from a museum, with museum gates, flying papers, and a camera. Highlights include an orange sticker for Indie Book of the Month and a gold badge for the JLG Gold Standard.

Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum

Respected gentleman sleuth Montgomery Bonbon (who bears an uncanny resemblance to a ten-year-old girl) must use all of their detection skills to solve a fiendish crime at the Hornville Museum in the opening instalment of a madcap new series from the rising comedian and podcaster.

Montgomery Bonbon, the well-dressed gentleman detective who (apart from the hat and moustache) looks suspiciously like a 10-year-old girl has a new 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.

Published by Walker Books
ISBN Number: 9781529501049

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Book cover for 'Death at the Lighthouse' by Alasdair Beckett-King, illustrated by Claire Powell, featuring a lighthouse, a lighthouse keeper in a red coat and hat, and a purple and orange background with a bright yellow moon.

Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse

The second instalment in the brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated Montgomery Bonbon 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 takes 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.

Published by Walker Books
ISBN Number: 9781529505818

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Book cover for "Mystery at the Manor" by Alasdair Beckett-King, with illustrations by Claire Powell, featuring a detective in front of a manor entrance.

Montgomery Bonbon: Mystery at the Manor

Bonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been invited to Adderstone Manor by Fergus Croke, whose prized diamond has gone missing. Croke is a retired master thief who suspects one of his four protégés of the dirty deed – but when everyone is a crook, how does even the great Bonbon know where to begin?

Published by Walker Books
ISBN Number: 9781529518290

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Book cover titled 'Sabotage at Sea' by Alasdair Beckett-King, illustrated by Claire Powell, featuring a colorful illustration of a pirate with a red coat and hat, flying a ship at night with fireworks in the sky.

Montgomery Bonbon: Sabotage at Sea

The world's greatest detective is back for the fourth instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series.

Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they're on board the Dreadnowt – a galleon ship that’s set to host a fireworks display for the town. But just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board. Can Montgomery Bonbon solve … the crime of the ancient mariner?

Published by Walker Books
ISBN Number: 9781529518306

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Meet the characters

Black and white illustration of two characters, a man with glasses, a large moustache, and a lab coat, and a woman with glasses and frizzy hair, holding a microphone and a clipboard, appearing excited.
A black and white cartoon drawing of a man with a worried expression, wearing a jacket, pants, striped socks, and shoes, standing with one hand on his chest and the other stretched out.
Sketch of two women hugging, one carrying a large bag with decorative patterns, both with curly hair and wearing casual clothes.
Cartoon illustration of a stern-looking police officer with a thin neck and a tall, cylindrical head. The officer wears a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, dark plaid pants, a watch on the left wrist, and a radio on the belt. A baton is tucked into
Black and white illustration of a boy standing with water pouring on him, water dripping from his hair and clothes, with a surprised expression.
A whimsical cartoon of a woman dressed in a stereotypical maid or housekeeping outfit, juggling dishes and utensils, with a playful and exaggerated expression.
Black and white sketch of a tall, slender man with a long face, large nose, and exaggerated features, wearing a checkered suit with wide pants, a patterned jacket, and a tie, standing with one hand on his hip and scratching his head.
A woman with a polka dot headscarf tied in a knot, dressed in patched jeans, a jacket, and sneakers, holding a portable heater and a magazine, standing with an unimpressed expression.
Black and white cartoon illustration of a tall, skinny, confused man wearing glasses and a coat with a name tag 'Anton'. He has a long face, spiky hair, and an exaggerated expression.
Black and white illustration of a tall, slender man with a mustache and goatee, wearing a long coat, striped pants, and a patterned shirt, standing with one hand raised.
Black and white drawing of a tall woman with dark hair in a fashionable dress, standing confidently with one hand on her hip, surrounded by two cats, one on her shoulder and one at her feet, with a small smoking object near her feet.

Take a peek inside!

A woman with curly hair wearing a sweater and skirt, standing at a cluttered bulletin board labeled 'LOOSE ENDS' with scattered papers, receipts, and notes pinned or taped, and a jar of glue on the shelf.
A black and white illustration of a man leaning out of a window during rain, wearing glasses, and holding a cigarette, while a woman on the balcony below, holding a bunch of grapes, looks up at him.
Black and white illustration of a person with curly hair, mustache, and freckles wearing a beret, trench coat, and belt, making a gesture with one hand.
Black and white cartoon illustration of three characters in an old-fashioned truck with a roof rack carrying a surfboard and other items. The driver is a man with glasses, the passenger on the right is a woman with curly hair and glasses, and a young
Black and white illustration of a building labeled 'Museum' with classical columns and sculptures on the pediment, rain falling, a crescent moon and stars in the sky, a police car with tape around it in the foreground, and a large ice cream cone on t
Black and white illustration of a woman with large, textured hair, wearing glasses, a cape, striped stockings, and boots, standing on a wooden bench.
A cartoon illustration of two police officers interrogating a woman behind a glass window in a police station. The woman is leaning towards the officers, who are suspecting her. The officer on the left has a mustache, glasses, and a hat, while the of
Cartoon sailor standing on a ship's balcony, wearing a coat, hat, and sunglasses, with a mustache.
A cartoon drawing of a cowboy riding on a skeleton with a pirate hat and coat, both walking forward in a humorous style.
Black and white cartoon of two animated characters in conversation, one wearing a beret, sunglasses, and a long coat, the other with large curly hair, glasses, and checkered pants, standing on a checkered floor.
A cartoon illustration of a museum exhibit featuring imaginary animal hybrids and mythical creatures, with a sign that reads 'Strictly No Flash Photography'.
A black and white drawing of two children dressed in coats and hats, caught in a spider web with decorative lights, creating a whimsical scene.

  • “Murder at the Museum is a terrific twisty, turny tale as Montgomery Bonbon solves all the clues to a fantastic and funny detective adventure. Alasdair Beckett-King has written a book that is perfect for readers who love mystery, mayhem and fake moustaches.”

    Shane Hagerty
    Children’s author

  • “Murder at the Museum delivers a good deal of laughs and is a love letter to classic Christie novels that will delight any parents reading the book to their children. […] young readers are sure to enjoy the twists and turns - and laughs - of this playful introduction to crime fiction.”

    Books For Keeps
    booksforkeeps.co.uk

  • “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.”

    John
    NetGalley

  • “Once again there is a cast of characters who are brought to life by Clare Powell's brilliant illustrations. I love these books. I love the mysteries. I love the fact the Bonnie has a great solid family so there's no peril there. I love that Bonnie is a bit rubbish being a friend in a way that we all were when we were that age.”

    Bookseller
    Waterstones

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