Twitch by M. G. Leonard
Big Book Award 2022 shortlister.
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?
Published by Walker Books
About the Author
M. G. Leonard is an award-winning, bestselling writer of children’s books, as well as a member of Authors4Oceans. Her books are sold in forty countries, and there is currently a TV series in development based on her Beetle Boy series. Her first picture book, The Tale of a Toothbrush,is out now. She is also co-author of the critically acclaimed Adventures on Trains series.
Before becoming a writer, M. G. Leonard worked as a digital media producer for the National Theatre, The Royal Opera House and Shakespeare’s Globe. She lives in Brighton with her husband, two sons and pet beetles.
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We love this book because we are animal fans it is so exciting and we really recommend it hope you read it . We like that he has birds nesting in his house.
We love this book because we are animal fans it is so exciting and we really recommend it hope you read it .
I love Twitch
I really enjoyed Twitch because it had a mystery in it and a peaceful side to it the peaceful side was when Twitch went bird watching and the mystery is to do with Billy and all his crimes! I definitely recommend reading this book because it is a 10/10!
After reading Twitch I can certainly say that this is one of the best books I have ever read. I can definitely say that this book is a 10/10.
This book is excellent to those who like nature . It is also a very good book as the climax comes early which means it is a tense book but it is also a calming book to read
After fully reading Twitch it was great! The story line gets complicated at times but that gave me a reason to read on. Overall, I would give this book a 10/10 I hope they make a sequel to Twitch!
I really liked this book as it had mix of action and peace. It also had a very nice storyline.
I would definitely recommend it to people who like the countryside and nature.
I think that this is a really good book because it is really exciting and when you read it, it has suspense AWESOME
If you like birds, i would recommend this because its about pigeons.
I have not read all of Twitch but it is a really good book. I am excited to know what happens next. I like the excitement and thrill of this book.
I really like this book because its very adventurous and helps you learn from your mistakes and not bully.
Twitch is an incredible book, I absolutely loved all the twists. It is quite boring at the start but you have to trust the process because it gets so exciting. It’s a great story because Twitch is such a unique character. I would recommend this book to anyone.
By far Twitch is my favourite book since there are many twists and Twitch is growing a friendship whilst searching for the robber. I love how he’s caring for wildlife, even though he was bullied. I would really recommend this book it is an amazing read and I love how the story ends.(no spoilers) you should read it!
I don’t really like it because it is a bit boring and it is hard to understand. I’m sure if you like birds you would like it. The front cover is amazing but this was not a book for me. Sorry.
Twitch is an amazing book, we are learning about birds in our outdoor learning so it is exciting to read about the birds as we are loving it.
The story is easy to follow and the characters are really relatable. Every page something new is happening and you are on the edge of your seat right till the end . Twitch is an unusal boy but that makes it even better. Cant wait for the next instalments .
Twitch is the first book I read it was about pigeon squabs. I would recommend it to people that like birds.
Twitch is my favoirite book I’ve read so far even though there were no pictures it was easy to imagine the scenes in my head. And I didn’t expect the ending and thought it would be a lot different.
I REALLY loved Twitch and it is my favourite book I have ever read! I found it easy to imagine the scenes, characters and their voices. I loved the massive plot twist at the end with [SPOILER!!]. I could imagine all of the houses and Twitch’s hide in Aves Wood. I really want to nominate Twitch for the Big Book Award 2022 because it is a really easy read that uses simple words, it is also really hard to put down. I really like books that are quite long because you can never put them down and you get really addicted to them.
I thought Twitch was a little brutal at first but it is a good story because it was about birds and nature which I love and I found it adventurous .
Twitch is the best book I have ever read! It shows action in the story the entire time. I knew it was going to be a page turner when it started out with “kill it!” and I instantly thought this book is going to be my favourite, I was right. Thank you M. G. LEONARD for creating this amazing story. 😊
This book was a bit boring but funny at the end
This book really took me by surprise! I wasn’t too sure about it when I first started, but after a while I started to REALLY get into it! I think that it is very different from other books and with it I am able to imagine what it is all like in that time. for me I would rate it 10/10.
An enjoyable book, Some may not like it, but in my opinion I like it, If you haven’t read it, You may want to. My favourite part is near the end where [SPOILER!]
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Amazing, I would advise this to everyone and anyone. Perfect for people who enjoy bird-watching.The tense parts are great.
It is a very exciting book and it has a lot going on in it I just need to know to know what is going to happen next😍.
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It’s really realistic and interesting and just a really good this book it’s got a bunch of mystery and it includes a bunch of turns it’s now one of my favourite books
DO NOT READ THIS COMMENT IF YOU HAVEN’T READ THE BOOK, BIG SPOILERS!!!
Absolutely amazing. I loved the characters’ descriptions and feelings, this book is my favourite by far. The plot twist when Billy turns out to be [SPOILER] is insane. The settings are awesome and so are the pigeons. When [SPOILER] and bring justice for [SPOILER] is crazy and that’s my favourite bit by far. 🙂 :p
Twitch is an exquisite book. When I read it I felt like I was a character. I also had empathy for Twitch because he has no friends. It is action – packed and has loads of adventure. I also liked Twitch because it was set in a woods.
I didn’t really like this book; it was a bit boring
This book would really suit someone who likes nature and birds because it’s mainly about that.
I loved the book mostly because I love nature but it is very clever how he outwits robber Ryan.
I really liked this book because it had lots of mystery and funny twists. Twitch is a kind person and I think the real meaning of this book is friendship. Twitch helps people through hard times even if he is struggling himself. Did you know Twitch is one of three books but one has only been released so far? I love this authors books so far. WHAT A GREAT BOOK!
I think Twitch is a really good book. I found it was quite a mysterious and adventurous story.
I really liked this book it is full of thrill and adventre . Once I got started I couldn’t stop.
Very good book. Full of adventure. I think a 10/10. Many thanks to M. G. Leonard for this amazing book.
I loved this book there were a lot of twists and turns!
Twitch is a brilliant book about birdwatching and burglaries. I am personally a fan of birdwatching so I loved this book. It builds up for an amazing climax and the characters are very clear- I felt like I was with them solving the mystery too. This is a book for those who like mystery solving.
Happy reading everyone!
This book was so good, I was drawn into it at the first word! I loved the natural and adventurous aspect to it! I was really worried at the end, but it had a lovely ending.
I was a bit unsure about Twitch when I first started the book but when I got I realised it was my favourite one.
Twitch was an amazing book with a LOT of twists and turns and has its intense moments and its heart-warming moments too! It would be great if it had a sequel because I just couldn’t put it down! Twitch was truly the best book I read in my entire life.
I really enjoyed this book being as I like the feel of running while doing your hobby. And Twitch is a great character. Overall I rate this book a 10/10. Thank you for making such a great book.