Beastie Bros
by David O’Connell
Dash is a little firefly. One of his wings is shorter than the other so he flies more slowly than everyone else, but that doesn’t stop him getting where he wants to go. When he’s happy, his bottom lights up! And he’s happiest when he’s eating custard and hanging out with his adoptive brother, Dribble the snail. Dribble is never in a hurry. He likes to invent things – and eat cabbage. He keeps all kinds of useful objects hidden inside his shell. They help to keep him out of trouble, which is never far away…
Join our minibeast heroes on their first adventure as they foil a master criminal plot involving a crystal worm, ancient custard, a stolen Roboslug and some dastardly dung beetles…
Published by Scholastic | 13th February 2025 | ISBN 9780702338793
- One of Eason’s Children’s Books of the Month for March 2025
Beastie Bros: Dungeons & Dragonflies
by David O’Connell
Adoptive brothers Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly are on a tour of the local ant’s nest to see the queen’s crown jewels, when the dastardly dung beetles strike again and swipe the priceless Gumdrop of Light!
Even worse? In the chaos, Dribble and Dash get trapped in the mysterious underground tunnels – some of which have may even lead to long-hidden kingdoms… And down there, some strange dragonflies have evolved into monster-like beasts! Can the duo beat the ‘dragons’ and unravel the mystery of WHO this stolen treasure truly belongs to… and get it back?
Published by Scholastic | 14th August 2025 | ISBN 9780702338809
Beastie Bros: The Curse of Captain Slugbeard
by David O’Connell
Adopted brothers Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly are back – this time facing a legendary slug pirate and his cursed booty!
Dribble has a new invention: a Bubbler (made from superpowered midge farts), perfect for making fizzy drinks. Cool Nat promises to trial the invention in Grottibottigan’s Juice Bar if the bros fetch him some seaweed from Bogbrush-on-Sea…
But the treacherous pirate Captain Slugbeard is rumoured to have buried his treasure on the very beach they’re going to. And he’s placed a terrible curse of bad luck upon anyone who tries to nab his loot.
At their hotel, the bros run into the naughty Dung Heap Gang, who are keen to sniff out the treasure. With the help of Dribble’s latest invention, can Dribble and Dash beat the beetles and escape the curse. or will they fall into the clutches of pirates? And will Prudence the prawn – creepie crawly of the sea – and Big Steve the mullet prove to be friends or foes?
Published by Scholastic | 12th February 2026 | ISBN 9780702344480
Reviews for Beastie Bros
… the combination of O’Connell’s hilarious narrative with wacky illustrations will appeal to newly independent and reluctant readers as well as comic book fans.
The Bookseller
…the entire story is absolutely bonkers and enormous fun. …Newly confident solo readers and those sharing the book will relish this.
It’s an hilarious read, laugh-out-loud, humour for young and old(er) to enjoy.
Children with a love of nature and minibeasts will enjoy this cheeky, sneaky, laugh-out-loud adventure story.
This is such a wonderful book. I loved the illustrations that fill each page and the little interactions between some of the minor characters and the reader throughout the book. The writing is engaging, particularly the interactions between the two brothers.
Funny… very stylish.