The Bundle at Blackthorpe Heath

By Mark Copeland and Sim Kern

It's Art's birthday, and he receives a brass spyglass from his grandfather, the respected insect circus ringmaster Sir Henry Piper. No sooner than his grandfather tells him to use the spyglass for only good purposes (no spying!), Art accidentally sees something he shouldn't . . . Enter a world of incredible delight and mischievous mystery, where snails, beetles, and bees make up one of the greatest spectacles on earth. Where humans and insects share the circus ring as friends and colleagues. And where a boy and a girl--with a little help from a pet ladybug--try to prevent one of the biggest bundles to hit the traveling insect circus circuit in years!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618563024
• ISBN13: 9780618563029
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.8" x 5.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

bug circus

Art and his family own and perform with their bug circus. The adventure begins when Art gets a spy glass from his grandfather as a birthday gift. While trying out his gift Art observes a wasp speaking with Seth Midden. Wasps are creatures that are thought to be shady by the other circus performers. Art must warn the others of the meeting and discover what those two are up to!

Original, beautiful and a great story

This is truly a book that delights all your senses - beautifully produced and illustrated it attracts attention just as an object of beauty. Written and illustrated by a talented British artist, the story is charming and quirky - all about a travelling Insect Circus with wicked wasps and pet ladybirds. We loved reading the well crafted and original storyline with our children but I have to say the book delighted all members of our family and has already become a favourite book - its on my christmas list as a perfect present to give to young and old alike. I urge you to buy it - its unique - you won't be disappointed!