Murder at the Museum

During a visit to the Hornville Museum of Natural History with her grandfather, ten-year-old Bonnie Montgomery witnesses the lights go out and hears a scream, discovering that a museum warden has been murdered and a priceless carved stone eagle has vanished from a locked room. Since no one takes a young girl's detective skills seriously, clever and resourceful Bonnie disguises herself with a false mustache and beret to become 'Montgomery Bonbon,' a mysterious gentleman detective, so she can investigate without anyone suspecting her true identity. This witty, illustrated whodunit explores themes of gender expectations and being underestimated because of age or appearance, as Bonnie proves her intelligence and bravery while cracking a seemingly impossible case. With humorous writing, quirky illustrations, and a logical, fair-play mystery, the book also touches on family bonds through Bonnie's close relationship with her grandfather.