A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel
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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 honor, 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 Stefans 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, this enchantingly 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.
Why it’s great
The World Baking Competition is underway at the Incredible Hotel when Stefan's chocolate cake recipe mysteriously vanishes. Can the hotel's best young detective solve the case before the competition is ruined? Set inside a glamorous, bustling grand hotel where something is always happening and everyone has a role to play, this charming illustrated mystery gives young readers a peek behind the scenes of hotel life.
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