Beetle Boy

In this 'hugely entertaining adventure with . . . characters worthy of Roald Dahl,' a boy searches for his father with help from an extraordinary beetle (The Guardian).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 with him. 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.'Truly great storytelling.' -Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse'Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science . . . Even the most squeamish will be charmed.' -Publishers Weekly'Thrilling . . . An original new voice in children's literature.' -The Times'Enchanting.' -The Daily Telegraph