THE BEETLE COLLECTOR’S HANDBOOK
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE HUMBLE BEETLE?
Beetlemania is spreading, thanks to M. G. Leonard's bestselling trilogy. In the books, Darkus learns all about beetles from an old guide his father had used as a child. Now that book is available for readers everywhere to discover beetle facts for themselves! Hilariously narrated by eccentric entomologist "Monty G Leonard", this lavishly illustrated guide is the perfect starting point for young beetle collectors everywhere. From scary to weird to jaw-droppingly gorgeous, the 50+ species featured in this book are certain to inspire a lifelong love of Coleoptera.
The book features afterwords from Dr Sarah Beynon, the coleopterist that runs The Bug Farm and Max Barclay - head coleopterist at the Natural History Museum.
Internal illustrations by Carim Nahaboo
Illustration by Carim Nahaboo
M. G. Leonard with Max Barclay - Head Coleopterist at the Natural History Museum.
Photo: Paul Mussos for Hay Festival 2018
Dr Sarah Beynon with a beetle larva. Photo: Paul Mussos for Hay Festival 2017
PRESS AND REVIEWS
AWARDS
WINNER of the Doncaster Book Award - Nonfiction
Shortlisted for the STEAM Children's Book Prize - Nonfiction
Longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize 2019 - Best book with facts.
WORLD RIGHTS
The Beetle Collector’s Handbook is published by Scholastic in the UK and in the following territories around the world:
Australia, Canada, Faroe Islands, Poland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden.
TV & Film rights are optioned by Nevision.