Beetle Boy (Beetle Trilogy, Book 1) |
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| Author:
| Leonard, M. G. |
| Series title: | Beetle Boy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-545-85347-7 |
| Publication Date: | May 2017 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | The Chicken House |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $6.99 |
Book Description:
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The glorious start to a middle grade trilogy about a brilliant boy, his loyal friends, and some amazing beetles--perfect for Roald Dahl and Stuart Gibbs fans!* "Even the most squeamish will be charmed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"A cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers." --The Bookseller (UK)"Truly great storytelling." --Michael Morpurgo, author of War HorseDarkus Cuttle can't...
More Description The glorious start to a middle grade trilogy about a brilliant boy, his loyal friends, and some amazing beetles--perfect for Roald Dahl and Stuart Gibbs fans!* "Even the most squeamish will be charmed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"A cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers." --The Bookseller (UK)"Truly great storytelling." --Michael Morpurgo, author of War HorseDarkus Cuttle can't believe his eyes when a huge insect drops off the pants leg of his horrible new neighbor. 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 the terrifying Lucretia Cutter, with her taste for creepy fashion? The first book of a trilogy, Beetle Boy is a darkly hilarious adventure full of exotic beetles, daring schemes, and true friendship.