Beetle Boy

Praise for Beetle Boy: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA NYPL Best Book for KidsA Telegraph Top 50 Book of the YearA Spring 2016 Indies Introduce Pick*"Debut novelist Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science to create a story that's much more than just a novel about bugs. Even the most squeamish will be charmed." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"I loved Beetle Boy. It is at once engaging, creepy (bound to be), funny, and full of excitement. Truly great storytelling." -- Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse"Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener." -- Booklist"Engaging... The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining." -- School Library Journal"If I didn't already devote most of my waking hours to beetles, reading this book would make me want to... " -- Max Barclay, Coleoptera Collections Manager, Natural History Museum, London"M.G. Leonard does a fantastic job weaving a page turning mystery with cool facts about science and bugs... If you love Roald Dahl, Lemony Snickett, or even 101 Dalmatians you are truly going to enjoy this book." -- YA and Kids Books Central (online)"Leonard's rich storytelling channels the spirit of classic children's fiction with a wholly original slant... It's a cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers... A truly exciting debut." -- The Bookseller (UK)"Roald Dahl meets 101 Dalmatians in a rollicking ride, full of adventure with vivid characters." -- Daily Express (UK)