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M.G. Leonard

    M. G. Leonard crafts narratives that span books, poems, and screenplays, showcasing a distinctive voice and a profound understanding of character. Her writing delves into themes that resonate deeply with contemporary readers, often offering a fresh perspective on familiar motifs. Leonard's work is celebrated for its literary merit and its ability to captivate a diverse audience.

    M.G. Leonard
    Kidnap on the California Comet
    x Battle of the Beetles
    Twitch
    The Arctic Railway Assassin
    Beetle Boy: The Beetle Collector's Handbook
    Murder on the Safari Star
    • 2025

      Hunt for the Golden Scarab

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      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.

      Hunt for the Golden Scarab
    • 2024

      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...

      Feather
    • 2024

      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.

      The Clockwork Conspiracy
    • 2023

      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?

      Clutch
    • 2023

      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.

      The Ice Children
    • 2022

      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.

      Sabotage on the Solar Express
    • 2022

      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?

      Spark
    • 2022

      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 Arctic Railway Assassin
    • 2022

      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?

      The Old Steam Train. Reader + Delta Augmented
    • 2022

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

      Epic Adventures