Beetle Queen

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Alternatively, if you enjoyed this, I'd recommend what promises to be another original and magical series from Chicken House Books – The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol. A] fast-paced, witty whodunnit … Full of Dahl-esque characters, funny plot twists and entomological details. Bookwagon loves and recommends this absorbing series for courageous, mature middle grade readers, and looks forward to the final title in the trilogy! When Darkus, Virginia and Bertolt discover further evidence of her evil, they’re determined to stop her. Bartholomew Cuttle is acting very strange, and tension forms between father and son as Bartholomew forbids Darkus from investigating any further.

Just like standard Earth insects, the Worker Beetles and Beetle Guards all serve a Queen, which we recently discovered during an archeological dig. Massive skeletons and pools of tar are littered around, and a towering aqueduct pouring down tar dominates the area.The plot is fast-paced and really hits the ground running, as Darkus and his friends hurry to uncover Lucretia Cutter's evil plan. G. Leonard has continued an intriguing story; she allows the mystery of Lucretia’s intent to deepen. Author M G Leonard set herself a significant challenge when she started this book: her debut title – Beetle Boy received our top 5 star rating and went on to become an international best seller. I enjoyed “Beetle Queen”, but recommend you read “Beetle Boy” first so that you can fully understand and enjoy M.

However, this is a story about courage and loyalty and fighting for what is right, so when Barty disappears the three adventurous children accompanied by Uncle Max Cuttle, Bertolt’s starstruck mother, Calista, and a suitcase full of beetles travel to Los Angeles to disrupt Lucretia’s dastardly plans. Registered address: Unit 5, Vulcan House Business Centre, Vulcan Road, Leicester, LE5 3EF, United kingdom.

Bronnie is so lovely with the boys and we also felt that having a man enthusing about the books set a great example.