The Mysterious Life & Times of Bug by Kate Simkins

The Mysterious Life & Times of Bug is an exciting, whimsical, adventure-packed tale of space and time travel, with a focus on the importance of good friends. Follow Bug, a fuzzy creature of unknown origin as he travels across the universe, leaving chaos and carnage in his wake. 

Although Bug may be responsible for some rather large historical and mythological disasters such as the (almost) sinking of Atlantis and for ruining an alien planet by throwing a cheese-and-pickle sandwich into a lake, the reader cannot help but smile at his improbable antics. 

Ever wondered how the pyramids were built? Or why the volcano at Pompeii erupted? Well inside the pages of The Mysterious Life & Times of Bug, you may find an answer!

Fans of other middle-grade chapter books such as The 39-Storey Treehouse will love this zany story of impossible quests and unlikely heroes.

Age rating: 8-12 years 

Publication Date: April 1, 2025