Beetle Boy
What's Beetle Boy About
Gregory Sampson wakes up one morning and finds that he’s become a giant bug! A purple-brown beetle, to be exact. But no one notices the metamorphosis – not Gregory’s parents, not his little sister, not his teachers, not even the kids at school. Only his best friend, Michael, sees the change. And Michael wants his friend back just as much as Gregory wants to be his old self again. But why did he go from boy to bug? And why don’t people seem to care? As Gregory searches for answers – and a way to recover his identity – a poignant story unfolds about the need for love and recognition.
What Kind of Book is Beetle Boy
Reviews
"In this tongue-in-cheek story . . . Durand strikes a delicate balance between real and surreal elements in his imaginative artwork."
"Not surprisingly, David . . . lists 'Metamorphosis' as his inspiration; Kafka’s tale of insect angst translates splendidly to a story for younger audience. Durand’s illustrations express equally silliness and pathos, making Gregory as endearing as a beetle as he is as a boy."
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780613337465
- Publication Date
- May 3, 2001
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1999
- Original Publisher
- Random House (NY)
- Page Count
- 32
- Words Per Page
- 64
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 6 - 99+ years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 97018961
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 47163193
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~420L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~L
- ATOS® Book Level
- 2.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 34599
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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