There's a thief in Aves Wood!

M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy and the Adventures on Trains and Time Keys series, returns with the third gripping wildlife mystery for birdwatching detectives.

When the peregrine falcon nest is raided, Twitch realizes a thief is at work. Horrified, he and the Twitchers set out to catch the dangerous criminal, only to be ensnared in a deadly trap. Can they save themselves and stop the villain before anyone gets hurt?

Clutch is a thrilling spring mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and protecting nature, perfect for readers 9+ and for fans of Robin Stevens, Lauren St John and Jenny Pearson. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone adventure or read as part of The Twitchers series.

Praise for The Twitchers:

“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 on Twitch

"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer on Twitch

"A skilfully crafted mystery adventure. A clarion call for environmentalists everywhere." Rob Biddulph, LoveReading4Kids on Spark

"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." The Sunday Times on Twitch

"Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine on Twitch

"Another pacy wonderful adventure steeped in the magic of nature and friendship.” Jasbinder Bilan on Spark

“Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.” Irish Times on Twitch

“A winged masterpiece.” Maz Evans on Twitch

“Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!” Dara McAnulty on Twitch

“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 on Twitch

“Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!” Phil Earle on Twitch

With gorgeous illustrations by Elisa Paganelli, Code Name Foxtrot is perfect for fans of Ben Miller, Emma Carroll and Michael Morpurgo.

A MYSTERY TO SOLVE. A SPY TO CATCH. A SHOW TO SAVE.

Maybe by Christmas, the war will be over and we’ll be back with Mum and Dad . . .

London, 1940: the world is at war and 10-year-old twins Harry and Rosie are evacuated to live with their mysterious great uncle on the stormy Lancashire coast.

Missing home, they throw themselves into the local dance show – determined to do their bit and maybe even dance at the famous Blackpool Winter Gardens.

But when Harry sees strange lights out on the rocks one night, he and Rosie realize their new home is hiding some huge secrets. Racing to uncover the truth, the twins learn that bravery comes in many forms and even in the worst of times, the show must go on . . .

‘An exciting adventure with all the speed and style of Anton’s dancing’ Jacqueline Wilson

For fans of Legends and Lattes, The House in the Cerulean Sea and Where You'll Find Us, this queer time-travel fantasy with Studio Ghibli vibes is the perfect cosy, heartwarming read.

"The most delightful time travel novel ever!" Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop

"A delightful and whimsical new fairy tale brimming with sartorial charm and time-travelling escapades." Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson Cranes

Anyone who has hiked through time knows the town of Pocket. It’s the place time-travellers first reach after they stumble away from their hometime, before they reach their intended new destination. In Pocket, travellers can take care of all their needs before continuing their journey: a hot meal, a cold shower, helpful information – and appropriate clothing from Costumes for Time Travellers, Mena’s shop, filled with clothes and cloth from every era.

To Calisto, Pocket is home. They love their grandmother Mena’s clothes shop where they work and where they meet and help many travellers a day. Calisto has no intention of travelling themself – it’s too dangerous.

For Fawkes, travelling is life. He put on time boots when he was young and has been stumbling through eras ever since.

But when Fawkes floats into Pocket, Calisto is captivated as never before. They must choose whether to remain in the safety of their town, or follow Fawkes on a journey through the timelands to help protect all they hold dear.

"A cosy, warm hug of a book, filled with all of my favourite things. A. R. Capetta is at the peak of their powers." Wren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

"A soft yet thrilling romantic fantasy. With lovable characters who are so easy to adore and one of the most fascinating worlds and concepts I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing." Kacen Callender, author of Felix Ever After