The Bug Bandits
The Museum is Her Home. Her Mission is to Save It.
by Jenni L Walsh
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Pub Date May 06 2025 | Archive Date May 12 2025
Zonderkidz-Books | Zonderkidz
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Description
Home Alone meets A Night in the Museum in this clever middle-grade heist story by USA Today bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. When a science-loving girl and her friends overhear a plot to rob her dad’s insectarium, they embark on a mission to stop the burglary of the museum’s rarest insects. Inspired by true events, this STEM-based adventure is perfect for fans of hijinks and mysteries.
Without a mom and with her dad busy running the museum, Liberty Jacobs was practically raised by the tarantulas, leopard geckos, and rare butterflies of the Walnut Street Insectarium. She loves being the resident “Bug Girl,” but unless Liberty and her dad can snag a big investor, they’ll lose the museum, their home, and the funding Liberty needs to launch her dream business: a butterfly release program called Life & Liberty.
The investor meeting is a week away, but there’s a big problem: Liberty has reason to suspect there’s going to be a "buglary" of the museum’s rarest animals. But the police don’t believe her, and with Dad out of town for an insect convention, it’s up to Liberty and her friends (and her vast knowledge of bug defense mechanisms) to thwart the thieves and save the museum.
The Bug Bandits is:
- perfect for readers ages 8 and up who love mystery and suspense
- An empowering story of adventure, friendship, and courage
- Ideal for fans of Blue Balliett, James Ponti, and Deron Hicks
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780310167921 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
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Featured Reviews
Kathryn M, Reviewer
This was such a strong concept for a children’s fiction novel, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed about the description. The characters worked in this museum and enjoyed the heist element in this. Jenni L Walsh was able to create a strong story and hope there is more in this series.
Peter T, Educator
Wonderfully fun children’s stopping a heist story. Lots of humour, a menagerie of animals, and entertaining kids as the main characters. As publicised Home-Alone meets A Night in the museum. Shortish, easy read book. Will keep all kids quietly entertained, except for their laughs. Thank you to Zonderkidz-Books and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine.
Heather M, Educator
I love finding books that I can hand to my students and know that they are going to enjoy reading.
This story is the perfect mix of struggle, friendship, and fun facts for my 5-6 class.
Thank you, NetGallery for the ARC. This one will definitely be added to my shelves!
Melissa S, Reviewer
My kids absolutely loved this! It held their attention the entire time and they couldn’t wait to continue to read on.
Elyse H, Reviewer
The Bug Bandits was fantastic. Jenni L Walsh did her research in this based on a true bug heist! Young and old will love to read this story while learning quirky and fun bug knowledge along the way. Kids can identify with the main character as she navigates her way through concern for her father's incectorium and her own dream's survival when a bug heist threatens everything.
Looking forward to reading more young adult novels from Jenni Walsh!
Thank you to netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review!
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