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Synopsis
Just when Freddie Liddle thought he could catch a break, a new kind of terror infests his town: slimy, disgusting, man-eating, self-replicating bugs. But these aren t just any pests these bugs were 3D printed by Freddie s classmate Trevor, and they re stronger, faster, and meaner than any other insect on earth.
Is Bugging Out appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade monster adventure with gross-out bug descriptions and creature-eating-people action, but violence stays age-appropriate without graphic detail. Some mild peril and scary imagery suitable for the target audience.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include gore, animal harm, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who loved the first book will enjoy more monster mayhem as Freddie battles self-replicating bugs threatening his town.