Book Series · 2 Books
In order from Beetle & the Chimera Carnival to Beetle & the Hollowbones.
The Beetle series is a set of 2 graphic novels by Aliza Layne, published in 2020. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 380 pages.
A carnival of dragons hides a dark secret threatening magic and friendships.
2 books · Published 2020
A carnival of dragons hides a dark secret threatening magic and friendships.
A young goblin named Beetle befriends a ghost trapped in a mall and together they try to find a way to free the ghost before the mall is demolished, while also navigating Beetle's complicated relationships with her gran and her friend Kat, who is now an apprentice to a powerful sorceress.
There are 2 books in the Beetle series. It began with Beetle & the Chimera Carnival, and the newest book, Beetle & the Hollowbones, was published in 2020.
Start with Beetle & the Chimera Carnival and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Beetle & the Chimera Carnival (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 11,888 words (384 pages).
Beetle & the Hollowbones is the shortest at 7,894 words (256 pages).
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