M.G. Leonard Book order (chronological)

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.

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...

A locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trainsseries and Sharna Jackson's High Risemysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the Chief Horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London's landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father - and time itself.

Odkryj świat na pokładzie 12 niesamowitych pociągów! Czy jesteś gotowy na niezapomnianą przygodę? Jeśli tak, wskakuj na pokład najwspanialszych pociągów świata, które zabiorą cię na biegun północny, na południowy kraniec Pacyfiku, do Doliny Krzemowej czy na afrykańską sawannę. Poznaj nowoczesne miasta i starożytne świątynie, dzikie zwierzęta i pyszne dania. Pokonuj wysokie mosty, głębokie tunele i świętuj z miejscowymi. Wszystko to, i jeszcze więcej, możesz zobaczyć dzięki kolei.

Harrison Beck i jego wujek Nat wyruszają w kolejną podróż, tym razem po Afryce. Gwiazda Safari, luksusowy pociąg parowy, zabierze ich ze stolicy RPA, Pretorii, do oszałamiających Wodospadów Wiktorii. Na podróżników czekają nie tylko spotkania z dzikimi zwierzętami i piękne krajobrazy południowej Afryki, ale także kolejna zagadka do rozwiązania. Co się stało z pasażerem, który został znaleziony martwy w jednym z przedziałów? Czy to tylko okropny wypadek, czy w pociągu dzieje się coś złego? Trzecia część bestsellerowej serii Przygoda w Pociągu autorstwa M.G. Leonard i Sama Sedgmana.

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 Ice Children is a modern fairytale adventure celebrating the magic and wonder of winter by the award-winning, bestselling author of Adventures on Trains and Twitch and Beetle Boy M. G. Leonard. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen', this is perfect for boys and girls of 8-12. Illustrated throughout by Penny Neville-Lee.

Bewährungsprobe für eine Freundschaft Als Jack Cappleman entdeckt, dass in Briddvale jemand mit dem Luftgewehr herumballert und auf Haustiere schießt, wittert er für sich und seinen Freund Twitch einen neuen Fall. Doch Twitch ist mehr an dem seltenen Bartgeier interessiert, der in der Nähe des Naturschutzgebiets Birdwood gesichtet wurde. Ohne seinen Freund, aber wild entschlossen, sich als Detektiv und Vogelschützer zu beweisen, versucht Jack auf eigene Faust, ein schreckliches Verbrechen aufzudecken. Dabei gerät er selbst in große Gefahr ... »Die Geheimnisse von Birdwood« ist eine spannende Krimi-Reihe, die Leser*innen in den Bann zieht – wunderschön erzählt von einer preisgekrönten Autorin.

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.

Harrison Beck, skuszony wizją kolejnej wspaniałej wyprawy pociągiem, wsiada na pokład Kalifornijskiej Komety, by pokonać legendarną trasę z Chicago do San Francisco. Ale kiedy w czasie podróży dochodzi do porwania, Hal ma przed sobą kolejną zagadkę. Czy uda mu się rozwikłać tę skomplikowaną sprawę, zanim pociąg dojedzie do stacji końcowej? W nowej części serii Przygoda w Pociągu M. G. Leonard i Sam Sedgman zabierają czytelnika w pełną adrenaliny i zwrotów akcji podróż przez Stany Zjednoczone.

Strictly speaking Old Ned's junkyard is off limits. But Claire needs some bits of metal for a homework project and the junkyard is simply the best place to look. Except, she not only finds bits of metal, but something a lot bigger and much more exciting ... An actual, old, rusty steam train! Claire tells her friends Rosie and George about the train but when a ghostly face appears in the carriage window, the children find themselves caught up in a tale of secrets, friendship and family tragedy. Can they put the pieces of the puzzle together and solve the steam train mystery?

All aboard for a trip around the world via twelve of the world's most amazing train journeys.

Set against the backdrop of Victoria Station, the story follows Pip as he assists his father in the lost property office. Through their interactions with various lost items and the people who claim them, Pip uncovers intriguing stories and connections. The narrative explores themes of loss, memory, and the significance of seemingly trivial objects, revealing how they shape personal histories and relationships. As Pip navigates this unique environment, he learns valuable lessons about empathy and understanding.

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.

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?

Train detective Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat receive a mysterious letter from an old friend asking for their help to investigate a deadly family curse. But no one really believes in curses, do they...? Hal and Nat journey across Europe on the Eurostar to Paris and the night train to Berlin, and go undercover as distant relatives of the wealthy Kratzenstein family. From a creaking old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they take the family's funeral train to the peak of the Brocken Mountain. Can Hal reveal the secrets of Dead Man's Pass and the family curse before disaster strikes?

A brilliantly topical and delightfully funny picture book from internationally bestselling author M.G. Leonard, that shows children what happens to their plastic toothbrushes after they're thrown away.

Join Harrison Beck on an exhilarating journey aboard the Highland Falcon, where he unravels the mystery of a jewel thief. This captivating installment in the Adventures on Trains series combines suspense and adventure, crafted by the bestselling duo M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. With a blend of clever plotting and engaging characters, readers will be drawn into a thrilling ride filled with twists and turns.

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 quirky, creepy fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea finds a colorful cast of characters in hot pursuit of a sea monster thought to convey a surprising gift. It's winter in the town of Eerie-on-Sea, where the mist is thick and the salt spray is rattling the windows of the Grand Nautilus Hotel. Inside, young Herbert Lemon, Lost and Founder for the hotel, has an unexpected visitor. It seems that Violet Parma, a fearless girl around his age, lost her parents at the hotel when she was a baby, and she's sure that the nervous Herbert is the only person who can help her find them. The trouble is, Violet is being pursued at that moment by a strange hook-handed man. And the town legend of the Malamander -- a part-fish, part-human monster whose egg is said to make dreams come true -- is rearing its scaly head. As various townspeople, some good-hearted, some nefarious, reveal themselves to be monster hunters on the sly, can Herbert and Violet elude them and discover what happened to Violet's kin? This lighthearted, fantastical mystery, featuring black-and-white spot illustrations, kicks off a trilogy of fantasies set in the seaside town.

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.

"The Empire Strikes Back" meets beetles in the chilling, darkly funny second book of a series about one amazing boy, his loyal friends, and some amazingly intelligent beetles.

Eigentlich will Darkus Cuttle nur herausfinden, wieso sein Vater auf mysteriöse Weise verschwunden ist. Doch plötzlich steckt er mitten in einem wahnwitzigen Abenteuer: Er wird von seinen (überaus seltsamen) Nachbarn eingesperrt und von einer Horde Käfer befreit – angeführt von Baxter, dem riesigen Nashornkäfer. Er entdeckt, dass er seine neuen krabbelnden Freunde unbedingt vor Lucretia Cutter beschützen muss. Und dass die gemeine und exzentrische Modedesignerin vor vielen Jahren mit seinem Vater an einem geheimen Projekt gearbeitet hat. Aber wie das alles zusammenhängt, kann Darkus nur mit Baxters Hilfe enträtseln. Alle Bände der weltweit erfolgreichen Käfer-Saga: Käferkumpel (Band 1) Käfer-Queen (Band 2) Käferkrawall (Band 3)

Darkus can't believe it when a huge insect drops out of the trouser leg of his horrible new neighbour. It's a giant beetle - and it seems to want to communicate. But how can a boy be friends with a beetle? And what does a beetle have to do with the disappearance of his dad and the arrival of Lucretia Cutter, with her taste for creepy jewellery?