Beetle Boy
Beetle Boy
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Beetle Boy

Written by Lawrence David & illustrated by Delphine Durand
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6 - 99
Reading age
32
Page count
64
Words per page
~420L
Lexile measure
May 3, 2001
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Publisher Summary

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.

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metamorphosisidentitylove

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    "In this tongue-in-cheek story . . . Durand strikes a delicate balance between real and surreal elements in his imaginative artwork."

    Kirkus
    Critic

    "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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