Reviews
Praise for Beetle Boy : "Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." -- Kirkus Reviews "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) "A detective story with a twist, this is an exciting and original story that will appeal equally to boys and girls and -- if I'm anything to go by -- to any adult who loves a cracking story. Prepare for the Battle of the Beetles!" -- The Bookbag (online), Praise for Beetle Boy : * "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"Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." -- Kirkus Reviews "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) "A detective story with a twist, this is an exciting and original story that will appeal equally to boys and girls and -- if I'm anything to go by -- to any adult who loves a cracking story. Prepare for the Battle of the Beetles!" -- The Bookbag (online), "In this first book in a planned trilogy, debut novelist Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science and to create a story that's much more than just a novel about bugs. Even the most squeamish will be charmed." -Publishers Weekly (Star Review), March 2016, Praise for Beetle Boy : * "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 "Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." -- Kirkus Reviews "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) "A detective story with a twist, this is an exciting and original story that will appeal equally to boys and girls and -- if I'm anything to go by -- to any adult who loves a cracking story. Prepare for the Battle of the Beetles!" -- The Bookbag (online), Praise for Beetle Boy : * "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 "Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." -- Kirkus Reviews "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) "A detective story with a twist, this is an exciting and original story that will appeal equally to boys and girls and -- if I'm anything to go by -- to any adult who loves a cracking story. Prepare for the Battle of the Beetles!" -- The Bookbag (online)
