A Mystery at 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, and Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe, but it is nowhere to be found. Luckily, Matilda is on hand to solve the case.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

The World Baking Competition is just around the corner, and the Incredible Hotel is hosting it. The guest of honor for this prestigious event is none other than Chef Tartine. Stefan, a talented baker, has been working on his chocolate cake recipe for months, and he is confident that it will win him the competition. However, on the morning of the event, Stefan can't find his recipe anywhere.

Luckily, Stefan's best friend, Matilda, is a skilled detective. She knows that she has to solve this case before the competition starts. Matilda starts by questioning everyone who had access to the recipe, including Stefan's family, friends, and colleagues. She also examines the security footage from the hotel to see if anyone had entered the kitchen without permission.

As Matilda investigates further, she discovers that there are several suspects. Mr. Starch, the hotel manager, is convinced that a baking saboteur is responsible for the missing recipe. He points the finger at a rival baker, who he believes has been jealous of Stefan's success. Another suspect is Mrs. Puff, the head pastry chef, who is known for her temper and her tendency to sabotage other bakers.

Matilda is determined to find the truth, and she uses her skills as a detective to gather evidence. She interviews witnesses, examines fingerprints, and analyzes the ingredients in the missing recipe. Finally, after weeks of hard work, Matilda discovers the truth.

The thief who stole Stefan's recipe was none other than Mrs. Puff. She had been jealous of Stefan's success and wanted to ruin his chances of winning the competition. Matilda confronts Mrs. Puff, and she confesses to the crime.

Stefan is grateful to Matilda for her help, and he is proud of the way that she solved the case. The World Baking Competition goes on as planned, and Stefan's chocolate cake is a huge success. Matilda is hailed as a hero, and she is celebrated for her bravery and intelligence.

In conclusion, The Incredible Hotel: The World Baking Competition is a delightful and entertaining story that follows the adventures of Matilda and Stefan. With its strong and smart female lead, this book is a principled and entertaining story that will appeal to readers of all ages. The illustrations by Isabelle Follath are characterful and whimsical, and the text by Kate Davies is charming and witty. This is a must-read book for anyone who loves baking, detective stories, or just a good, heartwarming story.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 241 x 284 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711264243