{"product_id":"beetle-boy-beetle-trilogy-book-1-isbn-9780545853477","title":"Beetle Boy (Beetle Trilogy, Book 1)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e* \"Even the most squeamish will be charmed.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Truly great storytelling.\" --Michael Morpurgo, author of \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDarkus 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? \u003ci\u003eThe first book of a trilogy,\u003c\/i\u003e Beetle Boy \u003ci\u003eis a darkly hilarious adventure full of exotic beetles, daring schemes, and true friendship.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBeetle Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eA Spring 2016 Kids' Indie Next List pick* \"Debut novelist Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science to create a story that's much more than just a novel about bugs. Even the most squeamish will be charmed.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"I loved Beetle Boy. It is at once engaging, creepy (bound to be), funny and full of excitement. Truly great storytelling.\" --Micharl Morpurgo, author of \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e\"Engaging . . . The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining. Educators looking for fiction that connects to and supports science curricula may find a new favorite in this\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Hand this to students who like to laugh and who like their mysteries combined with adventure.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\"If I didn't already devote most of my waking hours to beetles, reading this book would make me want to . . . \" --Max Barclay, Coleoptera Collections Manager, Natural History Museum, London\"M.G. Leonard does a fantastic job weaving a page turning mystery with cool facts about science and bugs . . . If you love Roald Dahl, Lemony Snickett, or even 101 Dalmatians you are truly going to enjoy this book.\" --\u003ci\u003eYA and Kids Books Central (online)\u003c\/i\u003e\"[M.G. Leonard's] dialogue is dark and punchy and her plot thrilling; by the end you can do nothing but hail her as an original new voice in children's literature. I predict Beetle-mania.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Times (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\"What really makes this book memorable is the supporting cast, researched in fascinating detail . . . The discovery that a seemingly powerless band of creatures can be possessed of such skill, beauty, and strength should keep this gem on many a bedroom and library shelf for years to come.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\"Leonard's rich storytelling channels the spirit of classic children's fiction with a wholly original slant . . . It's a cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers . . . A truly exciting debut.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\"Parents be warned: this enchanting story is likely to make beetles very popular pets.\" --\u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\"If you've always regarded beetles as something unpleasant to be chased away from picnics, then this romp of a mystery thriller may change your attitude . . . . By the end young readers will have absorbed a huge amount of information on this resilient species.\" --\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\"Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooktrust (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\"A detective story with a twist, this is an exciting and original story that will appeal equally to boys and girls and -- if I'm anything to go by -- to any adult who loves a cracking story. Prepare for the Battle of the Beetles!\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bookbag (online)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      M.G. Leonard is senior digital media producer at the National Theatre of Great Britain, where she creates podcasts and documentaries about making theater. \u003ci\u003eBeetle Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, her debut novel and book one of The Beetle Trilogy, was a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 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.     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom BEETLE BOY:\u003c\/b\u003eLooking up from underneath, Darkus could see the features of the beetle’s face. He couldn’t have said why but it looked somehow...friendly. Its bulbous eyes glistened like blackberries, and it was holding its mouth open as if it was trying to smile. Although the beetle appeared to be pitch black from above, underneath it had orange hair sticking out of the gaps between its shell--Darkus had a feeling that wasn't the right word--and body. It was almost cute. And then he realized: this was the creature from Uncle Max’s window, the day he’d moved in. The six legs, the horn, the size--it all fit.\"I've see you before, haven't I?\"As if to answer his question, the beetle began crawling up Darkus’s arm.\"What are you up to?\" Darkus asked, intrigued now.The beetle crawled along to his elbow and up to his shoulder.\"Hey, where are you going?\" He laughed. He was beginning to like this insect.Turning to face forward, the beetle hunkered down on Darkus's shoulder, exactly where a pirate would have put a parrot.     \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chicken House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551693426917,"sku":"NP9780545853477","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_a43c2be9-3cb8-4744-95ea-21fea1e483de.jpg?v=1773252133","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/beetle-boy-beetle-trilogy-book-1-isbn-9780545853477","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}