Beetle & the Chimera Carnival

Written & illustrated by Aliza Layne

Part of the Beetle series

A carnival of dragons hides a dark secret threatening magic and friendships.

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384 pages· 11,888 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Beetle and her friends explore the mysterious Chimera Carnival, where dragons vanish and magic falters. An injured dragon's plea for help reveals a sinister force lurking beneath the surface. As Beetle's powers spiral out of control and Kat's parents return, the stakes rise. What dark hunger lies in the catacombs, and can Beetle save the dragons before it's too late? Discover the secrets entwining their fates in this magical adventure.

From the publisher

Beetle and her friends attend a carnival full of dragons and magic, only to discover something sinister at play behind the scenes, in this delightful sequel to the Stonewall Honor-winning Beetle &amp; the Hollowbones middle grade graphic novel. Hidden behind the clouds, giant dragons guard the most powerful magic in the world from prying eyes. On one magical night, once every ten years, these leviathans reveal themselves to a fanfare of costumes, music, and parades in the Chimera Carnival. But this time, something’s wrong. When Beetle, Penny, and Kat decide to check out the empty carnival site one night, they discover an injured dragon screaming for help. And the more Beetle uncovers about the Chimera Carnival, the more sinister it gets. Dragons who arrive for the early festivities disappear without a trace. Beetle’s magic begins to go haywire. And Kat’s parents come back to town, worrying both girls about whether they have a future together. In the catacombs beneath the demolished ‘Allowstown mall, something hungers for dragon magic. And Beetle and her friends are already more entwined with it than they could possibly imagine.

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