Beetle Boy (Beetle Trilogy, Book 1) -- M. G. Leonard, Paperback

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 reviewA 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
Publisher: Chicken House
Published: 05/30/2017
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.30w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780545853477
Audience: Ages 9-12

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

About the Author
M.G. Leonard is senior digital media producer at the National Theatre of Great Britain, where she creates podcasts and documentaries about making theater. Beetle Boy, her debut novel and book one of The Beetle Trilogy, was a Publishers Weekly and New York Public Library Best Book of the Year. She lives in Brighton, England, with her family. You can visit her online at www.mgleonard.com and follow her on Twitter at @MGLnrd.