In "Bedbugs" by Margaret Mincks, a family discovers they have unwittingly invited a colony of bedbugs into their home. As the tiny pests wreak havoc on their lives, the family learns about the challenges of dealing with these resilient creatures. The story combines humor and horror, highlighting the chaos that ensues as they attempt to rid themselves of the pests. Along the way, they navigate family dynamics and personal growth, ultimately revealing the importance of resilience and teamwork. With a mix of quirky characters and relatable situations, "Bedbugs" explores the unexpected lessons learned through an unusual household crisis. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Awful, Disgusting Parasites .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Bolt! .

Margaret Mincks grew up the second oldest of eight kids. When she wasn't swimming, acting, making up slightly disturbing songs, or filming B-movie parodies with siblings and friends, she was writing stories. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she moved to Chicago to perform improv comedy with the iO Theater. She later worked at Spider , a literary magazine for six- to nine-year-olds, as an editor. She now lives in Florida with her family.