Beetle Queen by M.G. Leonard - Beetle Trilogy Book 2 - Paperback - Ages 9-12 - Children's Adventure Fiction - Brand New

Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781910002773 Publisher: Chicken House Age Range: 9-12 Overview Beetle Queen is the thrilling second instalment in M.G. Leonard's award-winning Beetle Trilogy, following on from the bestselling Beetle Boy. Darkus, Virginia and Bertolt are back on the trail of the sinister Lucretia Cutter, a cruel beetle-obsessed fashion mogul with an army of yellow ladybird spies. Packed with adventure, humour and fascinating insect facts, this brand-new paperback is perfect for confident young readers who love gripping stories with heart, danger and a touch of eco-wonder. About the Book Cruel beetle fashionista Lucretia Cutter is still at large, her yellow ladybird spies watching every move. When Darkus, Virginia and Bertolt uncover further evidence of her wickedness, the three friends are determined to put a stop to her plans once and for all. But trouble is brewing closer to home: Darkus' dad has strictly forbidden any further investigating, while the disgusting crooks Humphrey and Pickering have been released from prison and are causing chaos of their own. With danger closing in from every side, hope rests on the unlikely figure of Novak — Lucretia's daughter and a rising Hollywood actress — but the beetle diva always seems to be one scuttle ahead of everyone. Fast-paced, funny and brimming with brilliantly drawn characters, Beetle Queen builds brilliantly on the world established in Beetle Boy, deepening the mystery around Lucretia Cutter while introducing new twists, new allies and even higher stakes. M.G. Leonard's meticulous research into real beetle species (scientifically checked by entomologists) gives the story a genuine sense of wonder about the natural world, wrapped inside a page-turning adventure that champions courage, loyalty and standing up for what's right. It's a fantastic follow-up for fans of the first book and a great entry point for new readers who enjoy animal-themed adventure fiction with plenty of wit a