Book Series · 2 Books

Beetle Books

In order from Beetle & the Hollowbones to Beetle & the Hollowbones.

Beetle & the Hollowbones
Beetle & the Chimera Carnival
Beetle & the Hollowbones
Beetle & the Hollowbones
Beetle & the Chimera Carnival
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Beetle & the Hollowbones
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Beetle & the Hollowbones

By Aliza Layne

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.

256 pages· 7,894 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: In the eerie town of 'Allows, twelve-year-old goblin-witch Beetle faces a daunting task: save her ghost friend, Blob Glost, from a mall's eternal curse. With her old friend Kat back, now a sorcery apprentice, Beetle must navigate jealousy and magic. As Kat's mentor's sinister plan unfolds, Beetle has just a week to break the curse, help Kat find her voice, and embrace her own magical potential. Can Beetle rescue Blob and prove her worth before time runs out?
The complete set

Beetle Series

2 books · Published 2020

Beetle & the Hollowbones

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

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.

Beetle & the Chimera Carnival
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Beetle & the Chimera Carnival

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

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

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Beetle series?

There are 2 books in the Beetle series. It began with Beetle & the Hollowbones in 2020, and the newest book, Beetle & the Hollowbones, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Beetle books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Beetle book is the longest?

Beetle & the Chimera Carnival is the longest book in the series at 11,888 words (384 pages).

Which Beetle book is the shortest?

Beetle & the Hollowbones is the shortest at 7,894 words (256 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Beetle to life.

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Aliza Layne

Author & Illustrator

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