Beetles, Lightly Toasted
No. of pages 134
Published: 1987
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In "Beetles, Lightly Toasted" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, the story follows the adventures of a group of school friends navigating the challenges of middle school. The protagonist, a young boy named Arthur, finds himself in peculiar situations, including dealing with unusual pets, school projects, and his complicated relationships with classmates. Amidst the humorous and awkward moments, Arthur learns valuable lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the importance of staying true to oneself. With a blend of laughter and heartwarming moments, the book captures the essence of growing up and discovering the quirky intricacies of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 134 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1987 by Simon & Schuster .
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has written over 100 books, many of which take place in West Virginia.