Beetle Boy (Beetle Trilogy, Book 1) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780545853477)

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.

Author: M. G. Leonard
ISBN-10: 0545853478
ISBN-13: 9780545853477
Publisher: Chicken House
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2017
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.30w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 181366 / Beetle Boy