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 Horse
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.
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.
Includes an excerpt from: Revenge of the Beetle queen.
Chicken House
Juvenile Fiction
Animals
Edition: Insects, Spiders, etc., Juvenile Fiction
Keywords: Animals
