Felix Takes the Stage

Written by Kathryn Lasky · Illustrated by Mr. Stephen Gilpin

Part of the The Deadlies series

A spider family seeks a safe home, evading exterminators.

3.6 Goodreads · 104 ratings

144 pages· 660L· AR 4.4 · 2 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Meet the Deadlies, a charming spider family forced to flee their symphony hall home after a mishap with the maestro. Led by Edith, they embark on a perilous quest to find a new sanctuary. But with exterminators closing in, can they outsmart their pursuers and secure a peaceful haven? Discover the twists and turns of their journey as they navigate a world that fears them, despite their gentle nature. Will they find a place to call home, or will danger always lurk in the shadows?

From the publisher

Bestselling author Kathryn Lasky takes readers into the world of the Deadlies–a family of friendly spiders on a search to find a new home.The Deadlies are like any other family with a loving mother and bright, rambunctious children. Except they’re spiders. Really, really poisonous ones. But Edith and her children are kind and cultured - they would never hurt anyone.The Deadlies had been happily living in a symphony hall until Edith’s son, Felix, had a . . . misunderstanding with the maestro. Now they’re on the hunt for a new home. That is, if they can outwit the evil exterminators on their tail. Will they ever find a place to live in peace?

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