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 father'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 Chasing Vermeer and The Van Gogh Deception.

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 and Deron Hicks

About the Author
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, and Unsinkable. 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.

Reviews
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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780310167921
Author Jenni L Walsh
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint ZonderKidz
Publisher Zondervan