MG Leonard author talk and book signing
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We are thrilled to welcome best-selling children's author and Buglife Ambassador MG Leonard to our Festival of Insects, to celebrate ten years since the publication of her action-packed adventure story Beetle Boy.This event is recommended for those aged 8+. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all attendees will need their own ticket. Doors will open at 10.45 and the talk will start at 11.00. Wat Tyler country park gets busy in the summer, so please arrive in time to find a parking space. If the car park nearest the centre is full, alternative parking is available at the Green Centre. If arriving by public transport, the venue is within walking distance of Pitsea station.
Books will be available to purchase at the event, or you are welcome to bring your own copy to be signed.
Please note that there will be a photographer in attendance. If you do not wish to be photographed please speak to the event organisers on the day.
About the book: Darkus is miserable. His dad has disappeared, and now he is living next door to the most disgusting neighbours ever. A giant beetle called Baxter comes to his rescue. But can the two solve the mystery of his dad’s disappearance, especially when links emerge to cruel Lucretia Cutter and her penchant for beetle jewellery? A coffee-mug mountain, home to a million insects, could provide the answer – if Darkus and Baxter are brave enough to find it…
'Ever since I was little I’ve been frightened of creepy-crawlies. Then I found out that beetles can be pretty, brightly coloured, even gold. Others are as strong as the Incredible Hulk. Some shoot acid out of their butts, and all beetles have wings! My fear had stopped me from seeing how fantastic beetles were, and so I decided to write an adventure with the beetles as the good guys.' - MG Leonard
Date
Saturday 27 June 2026 10:45 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Nobel Room, Wat Tyler Centre
Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon , SS16 4UH
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