Beetle Boy
By M. G. Leonard
When beetles become clever allies, can Darkus uncover who stole his father—and stop a sinister insect obsession?
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What is Beetle Boy about?
When Darkus Cuttle's father vanishes from a locked room at the Natural History Museum, Darkus moves in with his eccentric Uncle Max. Next door, he encounters two peculiar cousins with a house teeming with beetles. Darkus soon discovers these aren't ordinary insects—they're intelligent and in grave danger. Teaming up with his new friends and the remarkable beetles, Darkus embarks on a daring mission to rescue his father and thwart the sinister Lucretia Cutter, a villainess with a disturbing obsession with insects.
About the author
M. G. Leonard is a bestselling British author who loves writing exciting adventure stories for children. She is well known for her Beetle Boy series, which is all about brave kids, clever beetles, and thrilling mysteries. M. G. Leonard enjoys exploring nature and hopes her books inspire children to discover the wonders of the natural world.
Pages
336 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2016
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