M.G. Leonard Books

Join Hal and Uncle Nat as they plunge straight into an exciting mystery - this time while on Safari! All-aboard for the third amazing journey in the bestselling Adventures on Trains series, Murder on the Safari Star, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, illustrated throughout by Elisa Paganelli. Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are on the journey of a lifetime aboard the Safari Star - a luxurious steam train that will take them from Pretoria to the stunning Victoria Falls. Close encounters with the amazing animals and landscape of Southern Africa are adventure enough, but things get mysterious when a passenger is found dead inside a locked compartment. Is it just a terrible accident or is something more suspicious afoot? It's up to train detective Hal and his new friend Winston to find out.

It's spring, and Aves Wood is alive with migrating birds returning to build their nests. But eggs are going missing. Could someone be stealing from the nests of the wild birds? Horrified, the birdwatching detectives set up a stakeout, patrolling the woods to protect the nesting birds and hunting down the despicable egg thief. But the Twitchers are soon caught in their own trap. Can they work together to prove their innocence and catch the real criminal before any more birds get hurt?

The bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series hurtles towards a thrilling fifth adventure as Harrison Beck investigates sabotage on a runaway train in the Australian Outback in Sabotage on the Solar Express.

A new mystery for Twitchers! When Jack rescues a wounded cat, he quickly suspects foul play. Could there be a wildlife criminal on the loose in Briddvale? Jack rushes to investigate, determined to catch the culprit, only to stumble into a deepening mystery and a sinister criminal plot. Can Jack and the Twitchers stop the villains before it's too late?

Join Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat on their thrilling sixth adventure as they climb aboard the night train to Narvik, travelling to the Arctic Circle to see the northern lights for Christmas.

The Twitchers are on the hunt for a gang of robbers! On a school museum trip, Ava stumbles upon a crime: hundreds of valuable birds of paradise exhibits have been stolen! When she discovers a large jet-black feather, she's certain it's a clue. Before long, the Twitchers are on the trail of a mysterious girl with a pet raven - and a dangerous ring of thieves...

Twitch has three pet chickens, four pigeons, swallows nesting in his bedroom and a passion for birdwatching. On the first day of the summer holidays he arrives at his secret hide to find police everywhere. A convicted robber has broken out of prison and is hiding in Aves Wood. Can Twitch use his talents for birdwatching in the hunt for the dangerous prisoner and find the missing loot?

In this thrilling sequel, Darkus and his friends embark on a perilous quest to uncover Lucretia Cutter's hidden Biome deep within the Amazon rainforest. Time is of the essence as they race against her sinister plans to unleash an army of monstrous Frankenstein beetles, threatening to alter the planet's fate forever. The adventure is filled with danger, friendship, and the fight against evil forces that could reshape the world.

Join Harrison Beck on an exhilarating journey aboard the California Comet as he tackles a thrilling new mystery. In this second installment of the Adventures on Trains series, readers will experience a blend of suspense and adventure, as Beck navigates unexpected twists and turns while unraveling secrets. With engaging characters and a captivating plot, this story promises to keep young readers on the edge of their seats.

A thrilling time travel adventure awaits as twelve-year-old Sim embarks on a quest in Ancient Egypt. In this first installment of the Time Keys series, readers will experience an action-packed mystery filled with ancient wonders and challenges. M. G. Leonard, a bestselling and multi-award-winning author, crafts a captivating story that will appeal to fans of other exciting children's tales like Adventures on Trains, Beetle Boy, and Twitch.