THE TWITCHERS

If you love birds, nature and adventures then The Twitchers quartet is the book series for you. Each story is set in a different season. Our seven birdwatching detectives work together to solve mysteries, crimes, and protect their local wildlife. Learn more about:

TWITCH | SPARK | CLUTCH | FEATHER


Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.
— The Times, Book of the Week

AUDIOBOOK

WRITTEN BY: M. G. Leonard

NARRATED BY: M. G. Leonard

SERIES: The Twitchers book one.

LENGTH: 6 hrs and 25 mins

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A tale of friendship, of being yourself, of seeking solace
in nature … simply genius.
— BBC Wildlife

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?

AWARDS & REVIEWS

Winner of the Crimefest Award, Best Crime Novel for Children 2021
Winner of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award 2021
Winner of the Biblio-Buzz Alexandra Palace Children’s Book Award 2021
Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children’s Writing on Nature and Conservation
Nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2021


SPARK

Can Jack and Twitch foil a murder plot?

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 sinister criminal plot. Can Jack and the Twitchers stop the villains before it’s too late?

Spark is a skillfully crafted mystery adventure, it’s also a clarion call for environmentalists everywhere.
— Rob Biddulph for LoveReading4Kids

AWARDS

Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children’s Writing on Nature and Conservation

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Fun, fresh and fabulously gripping.
— Abi Elphinstone

AUDIOBOOK

WRITTEN BY: M. G. Leonard

READ BY: M. G. Leonard

LENGTH: 6 hrs and 31 mins

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AUDIOBOOK

WRITTEN BY: M. G. Leonard

READ BY: M. G. Leonard

LENGTH: 6 hrs and 51 mins

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CLUTCH

The Twitchers are back!


When the Twitchers discover that eggs are going missing from the nests of wild birds, they immediately suspect a thief. Desperate to protect the vulnerable birds, the Twitchers set up a stakeout, only to be caught in their own trap. Can the Twitchers prove their innocence and uncover the real thief before any more birds are hurt?

Filled with adventure, action and sting operations, this is such an exciting story. […] A remarkable story!
— My Shelves Are Full

FEATHER

The Twitchers are on the hunt for a gang of robbers!

On a school museum trip, Ava stumbles upon a crime: hundreds of valuable birds of paradise exhibits have been stolen! When she discovers a large jet-black feather, she’s certain it’s a clue. Before long, the Twitchers are on the trail of a mysterious girl with a pet raven – and a dangerous ring of thieves.

a fitting end to the series which left me wanting more!
— Bookseller
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AUDIOBOOK

WRITTEN BY: M. G. Leonard

READ BY: M. G. Leonard

LENGTH: 6 hrs and 32 mins

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ACTIVITIES

Want to learn more about how to be a Twitcher and the wonderful world of birds? You’ll find lots of brilliant activities to use at home or in a classroom HERE.