Reviews
'Featured in the Bookseller's children's previews for April '23' the Bookseller
'"Filled with adventure, action and sting operations, this is such an exciting story. […] A remarkable story!"' My Shelves Are Full blog
'A remarkable story!' NetGalley Reviewer
'Every single time I pick up an M. G. Leonard book I just know that I am going to read straight through and be hooked from first page till the last.' NetGalley Reviewer
'I really love this series, the friendship and the strong respect for the natural world.' NetGalley Reviewer
'This adventure remains loyal to the themes throughout the series of the importance of the natural world […] A thoroughly enjoyable read and I can’t wait for the fourth!' NetGalley Reviewer
'can see there being many future wildlife enthusiasts and environmentalists because of this themes raised in this series.' NetGalley Reviewer
'Yet another brilliant mystery.' NetGalley Reviewer
'Young nature-lovers and mystery-lovers will enjoy this new book in the series.' NetGalley Reviewer
'I adore this book series and the characters in it!' NetGalley Reviewer
'Another fabulous birdwatching book in the series. There's another mystery to solve and who better than Twitch and his gang. There are twists and turns and new characters to be introduced to.' NetGalley Reviewer
'I have nothing but high praise for Leonard’s latest book - the writing is engaging and the plot is pacy, filled with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end. If you’re looking for a book jam-packed with crime, mystery, adventure, sting operations, friendship and nature, then look no further.' NetGalley Reviewer
'Packed with adventure and will keep you guessing until the end. Perfect for those who love birds or who love a good adventure. I know this will be a huge hit.' NetGalley Reviewer
'"I am such a fan of M. G. Leonard. […] Clutch will definitely be coming to our Year 5 book corner once it's released.' NetGalley Reviewer
'Another brilliant book by MG Leonard that will keep readers guessing until the end […] love how MG Leonard weaves wildlife and crime together so seamlessly to create this wonderful series. She conveys important messages about protecting wildlife and the environment and I always come away having learned something new.' NetGalley Reviewer
'I love how MG Leonard weaves wildlife and crime together so seamlessly to create this wonderful series. She conveys important messages about protecting wildlife and the environment and I always come away having learned something new.' NetGalley Reviewer
'This is an exciting and edge-of-the-seat adventure and I'm sure all Twitch fans will be delighted with this new instalment.' ReadingZone
'A twisty, egg-citing crime thriller in Clutch – the team develop their profiling skills and shows the power of teamwork as they uncover a more ruthless thief from previous stories. The stakes are higher and I know how much my class will love this!' Check 'Em Out Books
'This heartwarming sequel to Twitch and Spark is perfect for bird nerds, mystery fans, or both. […] I savoured every page of this imaginative book. It was too good to put down.' Kids Book Reviews, Books Up North
'The combination of incredibly likeable characters, a celebration of nature and classic mystery creates an engaging series children are sure to love. These books are brilliant for reading aloud at home or in any Key Stage Two classroom. Independent readers will devour them and eagerly look forward to the next adventure. I really recommend investing in all three books for school and class libraries. There is so much value in reading them for pleasure as well as the educational value in learning about birds, their eggs and their habitats. Soon we’ll be overrun with budding ornithologists and oologists!' NetGalley Reviewer
'With its superb mix of mystery, crime and environmental issues, this is another cracker for established fans of the series but others new to the Twitchers will quickly find themselves engrossed too.' Red Reading Hub
'Themes of conservation, respect for nature and actually caring are all present […] The Twitchers are supportive of one another, gently encouraging each other’s strengths, and they realise they have power in the collective. What a wonderful message to give to children.' Just Imagine
'Leonard manages to weave into the story plenty of interesting information about birds, the joys of bird-watching in countryside settings and you’ll even discover information about competition fishing.' The Letterpress Project
'If you love animals and nature and enjoy a good mystery then this book (and series) is for you. Definitely recommend.' Toppsta Reviewer, age 11
'I quite like this book. For an ornithologist like me, all the facts in this book are true. I would recommend this book for children 9+.' Toppsta Reviewer, age 8
'I would recommend this book for ages 8+ and anyone who likes books with nature in them […] I liked the plot twists in the novel and how the characters interacted with each other.' Toppsta Reviewer, age 14
'Will satisfy everyone who likes good adventures and care about environment.' Toppsta Reviewer, age 10
'It got straight into the story and had lots of twists making it fun to try and discover the culprit."' Toppsta Reviewer, age 9
'This is another great book by MG Leonard […] The book kept me guessing right to the end who the thief was and because of this I couldn't put it down.' Toppsta Reviewer, age 11
'This is another action packed story in the series, full of interesting bird facts and plot twists.' Primary Times
'With strong overarching themes of sticking by your friends in the toughest of circumstances, relying on your instincts, and a determination to succeed, this is a brilliant story.' English 4-11