Twitch - MG Leonard

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 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?

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.