Calling all young nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and detectives in the making: join the bestselling author of Twitch for an engaging, humorous talk.

MG Leonard shares what she discovered about birdwatching when writing her books Twitch, Spark, Clutch and now Feather.

The author introduces the birds who’ve become characters in the series: Twitch, a 12-year-old boy who prefers the company of birds to that of humans, his friend Jack, and their Twitchers club!

Full of mystery, adventure, friendship, bravery and the magnificent wonder of birds, this event is perfect for young nature lovers.

Tickets £3 for Children, £5 for Adults.

Severn Valley Railway

Steam into Stories with best-selling author M.G. Leonard on the Steam Train Story Carriage.

Go full steam ahead with MG Leonard on a real heritage steam train as you travel to Bewdley in style. Along the way MG Leonard will be reading from her Adventures on Trains series so you can get a fully immersive experience.

M. G. Leonard will be on the train from 9:15 to sign books.

Particularly suitable for Ages 7 upwards but we are sure all ages will enjoy this event. The ticket price includes a return ticket for the train journey from Kidderminster station to Bewdley.

Full details of timings and other details will be sent to all participants before the day.

Join bestselling author M G Leonard as she shares what she discovered about birdwatching when writing her award-winning Twitchers series. Full of mystery, adventure, friendship, bravery and the magnificent wonder of birds, this event is perfect for young nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and detectives in the making.

This event is for school audiences. Tickets are £6 per child, with one free adult ticket with every ten children’s tickets. Additional adult tickets are £7. For more information or to make a school booking contact ben.k.odonnell@gmail.com A limited number of tickets are also available for public purchase.

Age 8+

Join bestselling author M. G. Leonard as she shares what she discovered about birdwatching when writing her award-winning Twitchers detective series. Full of mystery, adventure, friendship, bravery and the magnificent wonder of birds, this event is perfect for young nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and detectives in the making.

Calling all young nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and detectives in the making: join the bestselling author of Twitch for an engaging, humorous talk.

As part of the IMAGINE FESTIVAL, M. G. Leonard will be sharing the inspiration for the fourth and final book in the Twitchers series as well as what she discovered about birdwatching when writing her books Twitch, Spark, Clutch, and now Feather.

The author introduces the birds who’ve become characters in the series: Twitch, a 12-year-old boy who prefers the company of birds to that of humans, his friend Jack, and their Twitchers club!

Full of mystery, adventure, friendship, bravery and the wonder of birds, this event is perfect for young nature lovers.

Come to Waterstones in Piccadilly Circus on 7th of December and get all your Christmas books signed by your favourite authors. I’ll be there, as will Maz Evans, Louie Stowell, Matt Lucas, Dermot O’Leary, Stephen Fry and loads of other fabulous people. It’ll be a bit of festive fun.

Join me on Saturday 25th November in Guildford at the Festival.

I’ll be talking about the power of fairy tales and why I wanted to write a modern one, for our times.

Come along and celebrate the magic and wonder of winter with me and my newest book, The Ice Children. 

At the stroke of midnight on the dawn of December, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen in the city park standing on a pedestal of ice. His heart is beating, he is smiling serenely, but no one can wake him. 

Finn’s big sister, Bianca, suspects that the beautiful sparkling book Finn got from the library has something to do with it, but the book has vanished. Does the tall mysterious stranger who first discovered Finn know more than they will admit? 

Each day, more children are found frozen and Bianca realizes she’s running out of time. Her quest to discover the truth and rescue her little brother hurls her into a fantastical winter wonderland, full of beauty and danger, where all is not as it seems. 

Can Bianca save her brother and the other Ice Children before they are forever lost?

Book Signing with M.G. Leonard

Join us with the fantastic children's author M. G. Leonard for signings of her latest book The Ice Children.

Children are also encouraged to bring along or purchase Maya's other titles for signing.

COME TO THE 2023 WATERSTONES FINCHLEY ROAD O2 CHRISTMAS BOOK FESTIVAL

 SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2023

ALEXANDRA PAGE

Wishyouwas / 11:00 – 13:00 / 9-12

VANESSA HARBOUR

Safe / 11:00 – 13:00 / 9-12

ROBIN SCOTT-ELLIOT

Sweet Skies / Finding Treasure Island
11:30 – 13:30 / 9-12

JEANNE WILLIS

Jacko / 11:30 – 13:30 / 8-12

JAMIE LITTLER

Arkspire / 12:00 – 14:00 / 9 - 12

M G LEONARD

Ice Children / 12:00 – 14:00 / 9 - 12

A M HOWELL

Peril on the Atlantic / 12:30 – 14:30 / 9-12

GILL LEWIS

Moonflight / 13:00 – 15:00 / 9-12

KIERAN LARWOOD

Treekeepers / 14:00 – 16:00 / 9-12

NOTE: The times given above are an indication of  when authors will be there to sign books.

Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR  YOUR LOVED ONES!

SIGNED & DEDICATED BY THEIR FAVOURITE AUTHOR.

I will be in Waterstones Altrincham on the 11th of November, with artist Penny Neville-Lee to meet readers, sign books and read from The Ice Children. It’s a free event, do come along and feel free to bring books from home for me to sign. I’m more than happy to.

M. G. Leonard

M. G. Leonard will be appearing at the Festival of the Girl, giving a workshop on writing about nature and how stories can introduce you to inspiring women, giving you the confidence to be and do the things you dream of.

Come along for a fun, energetic interactive workshop with top tips on how to write a story about animals or any part of the natural world. M. G. Leonard will be signing books afterwards. Please do bring your books if you would like them signed.

M. G. Leonard will be doing a session in the morning at 12.30pm and in the afternoon at 2pm on the Mini Stage.

Come and get extra special books for Christmas - signed and dedicated to the lucky recipients. Pop something a little extra special under the tree this year.

Come and meet M. G. Leonard at Waterstones Finchley Road, in the O2 Centre in London on Sunday 20st November from 12pm. She’ll be signing all of her books, from Beetle Boy to Twitch. She’ll be meeting readers, chatting about adventures and happily posing for pics. There may even be tinsel!

Sam Sedgman will be joining her at 12.30pm and will be there until 2.30pm to thrill you with facts about trains and sign your books too.

Lots of other great authors will be there, signing books, throughout the day.

MORE INFORMATION

I'm coming to Bath for The Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2022 on Saturday 1st October. With only a few weeks to go, tickets are selling out fast so make sure to grab yours before it’s too late, see you there!

Join M. G. Leonard as she explores the fascinating world of birds through her books Twitch and Spark, both thrilling adventures full of friendship, mystery, and birdwatching! M. G. Leonard is a keen amateur birdwatcher, and in this event she will take you on her journey of birding discovery, with some tips on how to spot birds where you live that might even inspire you to get up super early and listen to the Dawn Chorus, and she will definitely get you to take THE TWITCHER’S OATH!

BOOK TICKETS

Reading is Magic Festival has a world-class line-up of best-selling writers, poets and illustrators. This year it’s back with a five-day programme packed full of magical digital events from best-selling authors and illustrators from around the globe. Check out the star-studded line-up HERE.

I am delighted that my TWITCH event from last year’s festival was so popular, it’s part of the festival again this year. The event is FREE and ONLINE so children and schools across the UK and globally can enjoy it.

SIGN UP HERE

MG Leonard & Sam Sedgman - Years 4-5
Thursday 29 Sept 2022, 2-3.00pm

New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon Broadway, SW19
Tickets: £12.50 includes a copy of The Arctic Railway Assassin (Pb: £7.99)

The bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series embarks on a thrilling Adventure, as Harrison Beck & Uncle Nat climb aboard the night train to Narvik, travelling to the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights.

The Arctic Railway Assassin can be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the Adventures on Trains series. It’s like Murder on the Orient Express only better! Themes of fun, hope, travel, entertainment and spirit will guarantee an amazing and thrilling experience to make children want to read on to see what happens next – all aboard for some frosty fun.

Open to London-based Schools ONLY - Tickets: £12.50 includes a copy of The Arctic Railway Assassin (Pb: £7.99) Teachers can email: Laura Byrne at education@wimbledonbookfest.org

Join M. G. Leonard on the final stop of her tour celebrating the release of the much anticipated release of the sequel to Twitch, the second in the Twitchers series, ‘Spark’.

When 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?

To sign up to the newsletter with much more information - visit The Rabbit Hole Independent Bookshop website here

FREE entry to the Country Park all weekend for those attending the festival. For information about Normanby Hall Country Park - visit their website here

MORE INFORMATION HERE.

DOWNLOAD THE SCHOOLS BROCHURE HERE.

Calling All Twitchers!

Free Bird Watching Event - part of the Summer Reading Challenge

Join us at Birkby and Fartown Library in Huddersfield, for a super special FREE bird watching event, featuring M. G. Leonard, author of Twitch.

Plus: Try to spot the birds and other fun activities in the garden.
Suitable for 7-11 year olds all children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult over 18years

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS

I’m so excited to return to Cromwell Bottom this August. It’s a whole day of wonderful fun. I’m particularly excited about meeting the Birds of Prey! FIND OUT MORE HERE.

I will be doing an event with Sam Sedgman at the Barnes Chidlren’s Literature Fextival on Saturday 25th of June. Tickets go on sale at the end of May. More details soon.