Beetle Boy (Battle of the Beetles Book 1): a bug-tastic series by the bestselling author of Adventures on Trains - Softcover

Leonard, M.G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910002704 ISBN 13: 9781910002704

Publisher: Chicken House, 2016

Synopsis

Darkus is miserable. His dad has disappeared, and now he is living next door to the most disgusting neighbours ever. A giant beetle called Baxter comes to his rescue., But can the two solve the mystery of his dad's disappearance, especially when links emerge to cruel Lucretia Cutter and her penchant for beetle jewellery? A coffee-mug mountain, home to a million insects, could provide the answer - if Darkus and Baxter are brave enough to find it .

About this title

Product Description:

Darkus can't believe his eyes when a huge insect drops out of the trouser leg of his horrible new neighbour. It's a giant beetle - and it seems to want to communicate. But how can a boy be friends with a beetle? And what does a beetle have to do with the disappearance of his dad and the arrival of Lucretia Cutter, with her taste for creepy jewellery?

Review:

Praise for "Beetle Boy"
"Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." -- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener." --" Booklist"
"Engaging . . . The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining." --" School Library Journal"
"If I didn't already devote most of my waking hours to beetles, reading this book would make me want to . . . " -- Max Barclay, Coleoptera Collections Manager, Natural History Museum, London
"M.G. Leonard does a fantastic job weaving a page turning mystery with cool facts about science and bugs . . . If you love Roald Dahl, Lemony Snickett, or even 101 Dalmatians you are truly going to enjoy this book." --" YA and Kids Books Central (online)"
"Leonard's rich storytelling channels the spirit of classic children's fiction with a wholly original slant . . . It's a cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers . . . A truly exciting debut." --" The Bookseller (UK)"
"A detective story with a twist, this is an exciting and original story that will appeal equally to boys and girls and -- if I'm anything to go by -- to any adult who loves a cracking story. Prepare for the Battle of the Beetles!" --"The Bookbag (online)"

Praise for "Beetle Boy"
* "Debut novelist Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science to create a story that's much more than just a novel about bugs. Even the most squeamish will be charmed." --" Publishers Weekly," starred review
"Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." -- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener." --" Booklist"
"Engaging . . . The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining." --" School Library Journal"
"If I didn't already devote most of my waking hours to beetles, reading this book would make me want to . . . " -- Max Barclay, Coleoptera Collections Manager, Natural History Museum, London
"M.G. Leonard does a fantastic job weaving a page turning mystery with cool facts about science and bugs . . . If you love Roald Dahl, Lemony Snickett, or even 101 Dalmatians you are truly going to enjoy this book." -- "YA and Kids Books Central" (online)
"Leonard's rich storytelling channels the spirit of classic children's fiction with a wholly original slant . . . It's a cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers . . . A truly exciting debut." -- "The Bookseller" (UK)
"A detective story with a twist, this is an exciting and original story that will appeal equally to boys and girls and -- if I'm anything to go by -- to any adult who loves a cracking story. Prepare for the Battle of the Beetles!" --"The Bookbag" (online)

About this edition

• Publisher: Chicken House
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1910002704
• ISBN 13: 9781910002704
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336