Bridget Vanderpuff And The Monster Mountain Mystery - Martin J Stewart

Bridget is back and this time she is on a train bound for Butterälp; however, when they arrive, they discover that there's a monster terrorising the village which is why they've cancelled their chocolate festival for the first time ever.  It's up to Bridget to discover where the monster's hiding and save the day before it's too late.

I have absolutely adored this series from the very beginning and I always love immersing myself in Bridget's world.  From the wonderful bakes her father makes, to her disastrous bakes that she uses alongside her inventions to solve crimes, this is a series that I just can't get enough of.

Bridget is on top form in The Monster Mountain Mystery and we see her pitting her skills against a Meanie from the very first page, and she doesn't let up.  She takes the lead throughout and persuades Tom to follow her in her daring deeds.  They make a wonderful duo and their friendship is a joy to read.

Butterälp is a joyous new location for Bridget and is a place I'd absolutely want to visit (monster aside!).  Like Tom, I have the biggest sweet-tooth and I would certainly be channelling his energies whilst there - why have one hot chocolate when you can have them all?!

Bridget Vanderpuff And The Monster Mountain Mystery is a deliciously thrilling book with plenty of chcotastic twists and treats to tempt readers into just one more chapter!   With footnotes to add extra chocolatey goodness to the plot, this is a book that deserves to be devoured ... however, I highly advise having a mountain of chocolate (and hot chocolate) on hand to help the cravings you will undoubtedly have!