A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel

Kate Davies, Isabelle Follath

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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
04 July 2024

Picture books; Crime & mystery fiction (Children's&YA); Cooking & food (Children's&YA)

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case? The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will be judged by guest of honour, Chef Tartine. Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe but on the morning of the event... the recipe is nowhere to be found! Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand - Stefan's best friend, Matilda. Who could the thief be?! Everyone has their theory and Mr Starch, the hotel manager, is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur... From exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath, thisenchantingly illustrated and nostalgic picture book visits the same unique hotel as the previous book, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. With a strong and smart female lead, this is a principled and entertaining story.

By: Kate Davies
Illustrated by: Isabelle Follath
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 235mm,
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9780711264250
ISBN 10: 0711264252
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 04 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 6 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kate Davies was born and brought up in north-west London, UK. She studied English at Oxford University before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. She also writes comedy scripts and is the author of the best-selling novel for adults,In At the Deep End, which published in 2019.Kate lives in east London with her wife.Isabelle Follath lives in Zurich, Switzerland with her husband, her daughter and her dog. She has been working as a freelance illustrator for advertising agencies, magazines and publishers for over 15 years, but Joy is her firstpicture book for children. Her work mainly uses ink, pencils and watercolour, alongside digital techniques.

Reviews for A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel

"""Return to the Incredible Hotel, where a baking competition is taking place. When Stefan’s gingerbread recipe goes missing, can his best friend Matilda work out who is the thief?” * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *"