The Last Chance Hotel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781338323627)

Readers looking for an enchanting read, a story of overcoming the odds, or a tale of suspense will love this traditional Agatha Christie, who-dun-it mystery, matched and raised by a hint of magic.

Seth is a kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. His father has long ago left, leaving him imprisoned until he is old enough to set out on his own. If there's any hope he has, it's to be the greatest chef that ever lived... just like his father. One night, a band of magicians begin to arrive to participate in a secret meeting -- a Prospect Selection Procedure to determine the most talented magicians in the world, judged by their leader Dr. Thallonius. Seth has one task: to make Dr. Thallonius the greatest dessert he's ever tasted. Then, maybe he will help Seth find a way to freedom. But when the doors to the private meeting open, and Dr. Thallonius lay dead on the floor, the group blames the dessert, which means that it's Seth who will pay the price. But Seth knows he's innocent, and only has so much time to eliminate each suspect and prove his innocence.

Author: Nicki Thornton
ISBN-10: 1338323628
ISBN-13: 9781338323627
Publisher: Chicken House
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2019
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 504295 / Last Chance Hotel


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2019
School Library Journal 04/01/2019 pg. 76
Booklist 04/01/2019 pg. 72
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2019