The internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy writes a thrilling mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, starring a birdwatching detective called Twitch.
The internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy writes a thrilling mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, starring a birdwatching detective called Twitch.
Can a birdwatcher outwit an escaped convict? Twitch has three pet chickens, four pigeons, swallows nesting in his bedroom and a passion for bird-spotting. On the first day of the summer holidays, he arrives at his secret bird-watching 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 bird-spotting in the hunt for the dangerous prisoner, and find the missing loot?
M. G. Leonard is the multi-award winning and internationally bestselling author of the Beetle Boy series, which has sold in 37 countries, has TCM sales of over 100,000 and a television series in development. This is the first book in a brand new series starring Twitch, soon to be everyone’s favourite detective! Set in West Yorkshire, along the canal from Hebden Bridge, Twitch features over thirty species of local bird and celebrates the natural world – perfect for environment-loving children everywhere.
A lively, twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and protecting nature. The Times & The Sunday Times
Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful! Dara McAnulty, author of Diary of a Young Naturalist
Twitch is a good old-fashioned adventure story that feels like a modern-day Secret Seven. It's also a tale of friendship, of being yourself, of seeking solace in nature, and - well - of birds. It is imbued with delicious avian references. Swallows nest in Twitch's bedroom; teapots are owl-shaped; and the finale, in which the kids apprehend the baddie by 'murmurating' around him like starlings, is simply genius. BBC Wildlife
A winged masterpiece. Maz Evans
Glorious! Full of excitement and wonder! Sophie Anderson
M. G. Leonard is an award-winning, bestselling writer of children’s books, as well as a member of Authors4Oceans. Her Beetle Boy series has sold in 37 countries and she is currently writing the screenplay for a TV series based on the trilogy. Her first picture book, The Tale of a Toothbrush, is out now. Before becoming a writer, M. G. Leonard worked as a digital media producer for the National Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe. She is also a trained actor, dabbling in directing and producing as well as performing. She lives in Brighton with her husband and two sons.
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