Beetle Boy (Battle of the Beetles #1)

By: M. G. Leonard

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Synopsis: In this “hugely entertaining adventure with . . . characters worthy of Roald Dahl,” a boy searches for his father with help from an extraordinary beetle (The Guardian).Darkus 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 with him. 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.“Truly great storytelling.” —Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse“Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science . . . Even the most squeamish will be charmed.” —Publishers Weekly“Thrilling . . . An original new voice in children’s literature.” —The Times“Enchanting.” —The Daily Telegraph

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 293 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780545853552
Related ISBNs:: 9780545853460
Publisher:: Scholastic Inc.
Date of Addition:: 09/16/23
Copyrighted By:: Scholastic Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.