The Bug Bandits by Jenni L Walsh
This middle-grade novel loosely based on a true heist story will keep readers turning the pages as they follow Liberty Jacobs and her friends on her mission to save her fathers insectarium from bankruptcy and stop a planned buglary of the insectariums rarest insects.
The Bug Bandits hits all the right notes for middle grade readers! Spectacular writing, an engaging mystery, hijinks and Home Alone vibes, and plenty of unique insectarium details make this book a must-buy! * Lindsay Currie, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms *
Insect lovers will be drawn in from the beginning, but those searching for mystery have to read longer to enjoy this creepy-crawly detective story* Booklist *
Kids join forces to protect the denizens of Philadelphia's Walnut Street Insectarium from thieves and financial ruin...The trio draws inspiration from Home Alone, and the story offers plenty of suspects to consider...The young crime stoppers' escapades will hold readers' interest. * Kirkus Reviews *
Liberty has a special love for animals with six or eight legs and she'll do anything to save her father's insect museum...Chapters count down the days remaining until the father meets with potential investors [and] a mystery evolves as the date of the investor meeting gets closer...young readers will enjoy unlocking the clues along with the characters. The book will surely appeal to bug lovers but I recommend you give it a shot too! * YA Books Central *
Walsh's latest novel is an exciting middle grade caper with a unique twist: the adventure centers a potential bug heist. Full of friendship, bug facts, adventure, and fun, this middle grade tale is based on actual events. The mix of facts and fun will be sure to stick with readers for time to come...A buggy adventure with high jinks and teamwork galore, recommended for middle grade fiction collections. * School Library Journal *
Insect lovers will be drawn in from the beginning, but those searching for mystery have to read longer to enjoy this creepy-crawly detective story* Booklist *
Kids join forces to protect the denizens of Philadelphia's Walnut Street Insectarium from thieves and financial ruin...The trio draws inspiration from Home Alone, and the story offers plenty of suspects to consider...The young crime stoppers' escapades will hold readers' interest. * Kirkus Reviews *
Liberty has a special love for animals with six or eight legs and she'll do anything to save her father's insect museum...Chapters count down the days remaining until the father meets with potential investors [and] a mystery evolves as the date of the investor meeting gets closer...young readers will enjoy unlocking the clues along with the characters. The book will surely appeal to bug lovers but I recommend you give it a shot too! * YA Books Central *
Walsh's latest novel is an exciting middle grade caper with a unique twist: the adventure centers a potential bug heist. Full of friendship, bug facts, adventure, and fun, this middle grade tale is based on actual events. The mix of facts and fun will be sure to stick with readers for time to come...A buggy adventure with high jinks and teamwork galore, recommended for middle grade fiction collections. * School Library Journal *
Jenni L. Walsh worked for a decade enticing readers as an award-winning advertising copywriter before becoming an author. Her passion lies in transporting readers to another world, be it in historical or contemporary settings. She is a proud graduate of Villanova University, and lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her husband, daughter, son, and various pets.
Jenni is the USA TODAY bestselling author of historical novels Becoming Bonnie, Side by Side, A Betting Woman, The Call of the Wrens, Unsinkable, and Ace, Marvel, Spy. She also writes books for children, including the nonfiction She Dared series and historical novels Hettie and the London Blitz, I Am Defiance, By the Light of Fireflies, Over and Out, and Operation: Happy. To learn more about Jenni and her books, please visit jennilwalsh.com or @jennilwalsh on social media.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780310167921 |
| ISBN 10 | 0310167922 |
| Title | The Bug Bandits |
| Author | Jenni L Walsh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Year published | 2025-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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