Beetle Boy
Leonard, M.G.
Staff Pick, Children's (by Tim)
Fans of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton will love this quirky tale! After his dad disappears, Darkus meets a giant beetle called Baxter who seems to understand everything he says! The two team up on an adventure full of wacky characters and fun mystery!
Winner of the Branford Boase Award
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize
'Truly great storytelling.' MICHAEL MORPURGO
Darkus can't believe his eyes when a huge insect drops out of the trouser leg of his horrible new neighbour. 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 Lucretia Cutter, with her taste for creepy jewellery?
