Mary-Kate is back in her third monster-hunting adventure and this time she's off to stay in a very quiet castle in Scotland with her Granny, so Mary-Kate is convinced that absolutely nothing dangerous can happen there. However, when she reaches the castle which is located on the edge of a Loch in the village of Bonykillyknock, she discovers that her granny has actually taken her to the 93rd World Society of Monster Hunters' Conference! It isn't long before thing take a turn and Mary-Kate is once again in the thick of things hunting for a monster.
This is such a delightful series and I was thrilled to see Mary-Kate return in a third adventure. She is such an endearing character and a rather unlikely hero. Her desire for routine and her anxieties make her a most thoughtful detective and that's what I love about her. As well as making new friends, she catches up with some familiar characters which is nice to see.
In a world full of violence, terror and war, this series of books is a welcome rest-bite with a gentle feel to them. They're a big hit in school and I know this one won't be on my office bookshelf for long next term.
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