Books by M. G. Leonard

Climb aboard the California Comet and join Harrison Beck as he solves the case of a kidnapped passenger in the second exciting Adventures on Trains book from bestselling mystery-writing duo M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman.

Journey to Southern Africa in another high-stakes Adventures on Trains mystery from bestselling authors M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman.

Climb aboard the Highland Falcon and join Harrison Beck as he solves the case of a jewel thief in an addictive series, Adventures on Trains, from bestselling mystery-writing duo M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman.

M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of Twitch, Beetleboy and Adventures on Trains, is back with another thrilling wildlife mystery for birdwatching detectives The Twitchers! >> Twitch won the Sainsburys' Children's Book Award for Fiction 2021>> Twitch won the CRIMEFEST Award for Best Crime Novel for Children 2021>> "a twist-laden, thriller-like tale" Observer on Twitch>> "a lively, twisty crime drama" The Times on TwitchWhen 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?Praise for Twitch:¿Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.¿ The Times, Children's Book of the Week"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." The Sunday Times"Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine"[A] pacy mystery adventure featuring a birdwatching detective hot on the heels of a dangerous escaped prisoner." iNewspaper¿Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.¿ Irish Times¿A winged masterpiece.¿ Maz Evans¿Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!¿ Dara McAnulty¿Birds, mystery and fowl play! What more could you want?¿ Gill Lewis¿Glorious! Full of excitement and wonder!¿ Sophie Anderson¿A brave and thrilling new adventure from one of my favourite writers. I honestly didn¿t put the book down until the very last, exciting, page-turn and I¿m twitching for the next adventure!¿ Jasbinder Bilan¿Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet.¿ Christopher Edge¿Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!¿ Phil Earle¿Twitch is a compelling read ¿ an adventure mystery with birds ¿ what more could any reader want?!¿ Stephen Moss¿Adventure, friendship and the pure unassuming beauty of nature ... a book that could have been a collaboration between David Attenborough and Roald Dahl.¿ Dr Jess French¿A superb adventure of friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, with a strong, but non-preachy theme of the benefits of connection with the natural world.¿ The Bookseller¿One of those really, really good books ¿ Recommended for readers around 8 to 12 years old, and grown-ups like me who still enjoy the delight of a great adventure story!¿ The Bookbag

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.

'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon ThiefRide into danger with Hal and Uncle Nat on the fifth breathtaking Adventures on Trains Mystery, Sabotage on the Solar Express, from bestselling award-winners M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Perfect for readers of 8 to 12 and brilliantly illustrated in black and white throughout by Elisa Paganelli.Billionaire train enthusiast August Reza has invited Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat on the maiden voyage of the Solar Express - the winning design of his Reza's Rocket competition. But during the journey, they discover the train has been sabotaged, hurtling passengers into a heart-stopping, action-packed, thrill ride across the Australian Outback. Can Hal find the saboteur and stop the runaway train before disaster strikes?Sabotage on the Solar Express can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on more stops in this thrilling series with: The Highland Falcon Thief, Kidnap on the California Comet, Murder on the Safari Star, and Danger at Dead Man's Pass.Praise for the Series:'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief'A first class choo-choo-dunnit!' - David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet'A high-speed train journey worth catching . . .The best yet' - The Times on Murder on the Safari Star'This series just gets better and better' - Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man's Pass

Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger at Dead Man's Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Elisa Paganelli. A mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Legend has it the Kratzensteins, a family of rich and powerful railway tycoons, are cursed, but there is no such thing as a curse, is there . . .?Hal and Nat take the night train to Berlin and go undercover. From a creaking spooky old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they take the Kratzenstein family's funeral train to the peak of the Brocken Mountain. Can Hal uncover the secrets of the Brocken railway and the family curse before disaster strikes?Praise for the Series:'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief'A first class choo-choo-dunnit!' - David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet'A high-speed train journey worth catching . . .The best yet' - The Times on Murder on the Safari Star'This series just gets better and better' - Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man's Pass

>> WINNER OF THE SAINSBURYS CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2021>> WINNER OF THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR CHILDREN 2021From the internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy and the Adventures on Trains series, comes the first book in The Twitchers, a thrilling mystery adventure series celebrating friendship, bravery and the incredible 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 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 to hunt for the dangerous prisoner and find the missing loot?Praise for Twitch:¿Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.¿ The Times, Children's Book of the Week"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." The Sunday Times"Twitch is a good old-fashioned adventure story that feels like a modern-day Secret Seven." BBC Wildlife Magazine"[A] pacy mystery adventure featuring a birdwatching detective hot on the heels of a dangerous escaped prisoner." iNewspaper¿Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.¿ Irish Times¿A winged masterpiece.¿ Maz Evans¿Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!¿ Dara McAnulty¿Birds, mystery and fowl play! What more could you want?¿ Gill Lewis¿Glorious! Full of excitement and wonder!¿ Sophie Anderson¿A brave and thrilling new adventure from one of my favourite writers. I honestly didn¿t put the book down until the very last, exciting, page-turn and I¿m twitching for the next adventure!¿ Jasbinder Bilan¿Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet.¿ Christopher Edge¿Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!¿ Phil Earle¿Twitch is a compelling read ¿ an adventure mystery with birds ¿ what more could any reader want?!¿ Stephen Moss¿Adventure, friendship and the pure unassuming beauty of nature ¿ a book that could have been a collaboration between David Attenborough and Roald Dahl.¿ Dr Jess French¿A superb adventure of friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, with a strong, but non-preachy theme of the benefits of connection with the natural world.¿ The Bookseller¿One of those really, really good books ¿ Recommended for readers around 8 to 12 years old, and grown-ups like me who still enjoy the delight of a great adventure story!¿ The BookbagPraise for M. G. Leonard:"An original voice in children's literature." The Times"Truly great storytelling." Michael Mopurgo"Superstar." Guardian"Wonderful." Sunday Telegraph