{"product_id":"9780545853484","title":"Revenge of the Beetle Queen (Beetle Trilogy, Book 2)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRevenge of the Beetle Queen (Beetle Trilogy, Book 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): M.G. Leonard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      Empire Strikes Back meets beetles in the second book of a series about one amazing boy, his loyal friends, and some amazingly intelligent beetles... perfect for fans of Roald Dahl!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCruel beetle fashionista, Lucretia Cutter, is at large with her deadly yellow ladybug spies -- and she has a devious plan. When Darkus, Virginia, and Bertolt discover further evidence of her evil, they're determined to stop her.But the three friends are in trouble. Darkus's dad has forbidden them to investigate any further -- and disguesting crooks Humphrey and Pickering are out of prison. Hope rests on Novak, Lucretia's daughter and a Hollywood actress, but the beetle villainess is always one scuttle ahead...Beetles are back in an even-more-thrilling, chilling, and darkly funny sequel that will have readers clamoring for more.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBeetle Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA NYPL Best Book for KidsA \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e\"Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Engaging... The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003e101 Dalmatians\u003c\/i\u003e you are truly going to enjoy this book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eYA and Kids Books Central\u003c\/i\u003e (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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\"Roald Dahl meets \u003ci\u003e101 Dalmatians\u003c\/i\u003e in a rollicking ride, full of adventure with vivid characters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBeetle Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA NYPL Best Book for KidsA \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e\"Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Engaging... The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003e101 Dalmatians\u003c\/i\u003e you are truly going to enjoy this book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eYA and Kids Books Central\u003c\/i\u003e (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.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\"Roald Dahl meets \u003ci\u003e101 Dalmatians\u003c\/i\u003e in a rollicking ride, full of adventure with vivid characters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545853484\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Chicken House","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40764946677966,"sku":"9780545853484","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_cbe6012b-7001-4434-a5de-1065f18f6932.jpg?v=1644516261","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545853484","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}