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.