Author(s): M. G. Leonard

Humour

Darkus 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? 

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.

"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 Horse

Kathleen's Recommendation: This fun adventure has quirky characters* galore! And …. Beetles?.... Well, Of course. Mountains of them. Read the book to see if I’m exaggerating….

*Missing father. Mad scientist. Fighting cousins. Two new best friends. Uncle. An aspiring actress. A butler. Beetles.