Beetle Boy
M.G. Leonard
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
The first book in the bestselling BATTLE OF THE BEETLES series – perfect for fans of Roald Dahl! Winner of the Branford Boase Award 2017 Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 Shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Children's Book Award 2016 Chosen for the Tom Fletcher Book Club 'Truly great storytelling.' MICHAEL MORPURGO 'Funny, exciting and genuinely eccentric' PHILIP REEVE 'Roald Dahl meets 101 Dalmatians in a rollicking ride, full of adventure with vivid characters' EXPRESS 'By the end, you'll think beetles are the coolest creatures on the planet' TOM FLETCHER 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? The first book in MG Leonard's acclaimed trilogy, followed by Beetle Queen and Battle of the Beetles! Featuring exotic beetles, a daring quest, a mixture of bold male and female characters and a truly venomous villain Includes brilliant illustrations by Julia Sardà From the author of Twitch and the Adventure on Trains series, co-written with Sam Sedgman
Reviews
No offence, but I hated this book.I only read a couple of chapters, and disliked it.Why? I didn't like the characters, the lack of women and not much description! Read if you want to though, I don't want to stop anyone from reading what they want.
Anonymous 22.03.2018
Star Reviewer
My favourite character was Baxter the beetle because he could read Darkus mind. If you like a comedy book this is a book for you
Judge Viktor Armadillo 13.07.2024
I liked Darkus' beetle the best
Major Arthur Owl 24.01.2024
Full of adventure and lots of beetles. Lecretia is a monster,
Don Stinky Peanut-butter 10.12.2023
It's nice but I don't like the girl luticia cuttle she is so violent she got the girl with a stick and knocked her out cause she could have died from a crash but survived it but she is on walking sticks that she got the girl with her daughter So it was good but that part and darkus being kidnapped and still taking a life risk for a piece of information
Queen Beryl Piccalilli 04.12.2023
Star Reviewer
Amazing
Director Daisy Birdbath 10.09.2023
i didn't really enjoy this book but i would reccommend it to someone who has a love for adventure and bugs
Queen Phoenix Piccalilli 03.09.2023
I didn't like the bit where the boy got shot and I sometimes found it a bit scary.
Duchess Kangaroo Jellybaby 18.08.2023
this book was a bit boring but it was also a very good read.
Principal Magnolia Chipperfield 09.08.2023
I really enjoyed the book! It was fun reading.
Coach Daisy Pipistrel 27.07.2023
nice with lots of twists
General Pinky Racoon 19.07.2023
Nice,funny
Anonymous 16.07.2023
I adore this book one of my most favourite books ever
Anonymous 12.07.2023
I love this book so much and am looking forward to reading beetle queen
Senorita Panther Paddington 06.07.2023
This book is fictional, but it feels like it could be out of someone's life. I loved the main character, Darkus Cuttle and the mystery surrounding his father. However, I could not believe one thing of the person who captured Darkus's father. I would recommend this to anyone aged 8 - 11 who love mystery and adventure.
Count Hank Owl 04.12.2022
I would recommend this book to readers that like adventure and mystery, but also that like things that are a bit gory.
Countess Viper Buffalo 22.09.2022
This book is all about a boy (called Darkus) who’s father goes missing. The police can’t find any clues, but Darkus and his Uncle Max set up their own investigation with Darkus' best friends: loud, daring Virginia and quiet, timid Bertolt. A story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, always making you wonder and ask lots of questions. I found that once I started the book I couldn’t stop predicting and reading on. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Fairy Blossom Sherbet 18.09.2022
I am facinated by beetles and this book is full of them. I loved it. The baddy is very believable
Captain Pixie Sunshine 04.09.2022
I really enjoyed this book and it was my favourite so far because it was about a boy who se mum died when he was only four years old. Luckily, the book has a happy ending. I do recommend it especially to people who like mysteries, beetles and adventures.
Marshal Jet Anteater 02.09.2022
I liked this book because it’s very adventurous and I couldn’t put it down. I would recommend this book to anyone aged 10+ who likes dark adventure stories.
Corporal Carnaby Lavalamp 31.08.2022
