Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard 9781910002704

Beetle Boy

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Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the inaugural instalment of the chart-topping BATTLE...
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Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the inaugural instalment of the chart-topping BATTLE OF THE BEETLES series—a perfect match for Roald Dahl enthusiasts. This critically acclaimed novel has garnered numerous accolades, including the Branford Boase Award 2017, and has been shortlisted for prestigious honours such as the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

Hailed by literary luminaries like Michael Morpurgo and Philip Reeve, this eccentric tale blends the whimsy of Roald Dahl with the charm of 101 Dalmatians. Young Darkus finds himself thrust into an unbelievable scenario when a colossal insect tumbles from his disagreeable new neighbour's trouser leg. This giant beetle appears eager to communicate, but can a lad truly befriend such a creature?

As Darkus grapples with this peculiar relationship, he must also unravel the mystery surrounding his father's disappearance and the arrival of the enigmatic Lucretia Cutter, a woman with a penchant for unsettling jewellery. This gripping narrative, peppered with exotic beetles and a diverse cast of bold characters, pits our young hero against a truly venomous villain.

Brilliantly illustrated by Julia Sardà, Beetle Boy marks the beginning of M.G. Leonard's acclaimed trilogy, followed by Beetle Queen and Battle of the Beetles. By the final page, you'll be convinced that beetles are the most fascinating creatures on Earth. From the ingenious mind behind Twitch and the Adventure on Trains series, this book promises to captivate readers with its daring quest and imaginative storytelling.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781910002704
Book Author: M.G. Leonard
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Chicken House Ltd
Book Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
Book Dimensions: 131 x 199 x 26 cm
Book Publication Date: 2016-03-03
Book Pagination: 336 pages
Book Weight: 248g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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