The glorious start to a middle grade trilogy about a brilliant boy, his loyal friends, and some amazing beetles–perfect for Roald Dahl and Stuart Gibbs fans!

* Even the most squeamish will be charmed. –Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA cracking mystery adventure, with plenty of Roald Dahl-esque humor to engage readers. –The Bookseller (UK)Truly great storytelling. –Michael Morpurgo, author of War HorseDarkus 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.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.