| Beetle Boy (Beetle Trilogy, Book 1) Contributor(s): Leonard, M. G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0545853478 ISBN-13: 9780545853477 Publisher: Chicken House OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 750 |
| Series: Beetle Boy |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.3" W x 7.6" (0.40 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 181366 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 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. |