{"product_id":"clutch-by-m-g-leonard-9781529506105","title":"Clutch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThere's a thief in Aves Wood!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeetleboy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAdventures on Trains\u003c\/i\u003e, returns with the third gripping wildlife mystery for the birdwatching detectives, The Twitchers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e won the \u003cb\u003eSainsburys' Children's Book Award for Fiction 2021\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eCRIMEFEST Award for Best Crime Novel for Children 2021\u003c\/b\u003e. Described as \"\u003cb\u003eA twist-laden, thriller-like tale\u003c\/b\u003e\" by the \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e, and \"\u003cb\u003eA clarion call for environmentalists everywhere\u003c\/b\u003e\" by Rob Biddulph on \u003ci\u003eSpark\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the peregrine falcon nest is raided, Twitch realises a thief is at work. Horrified, he and the Twitchers set out to catch the dangerous criminal, only to be ensnared in a deadly trap. Can they save themselves and stop the villain before anyone gets hurt?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClutch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a thrilling spring mystery adventure about friendship, bravery, and protecting nature, perfect for readers 9+ and for fans of Robin Stevens, Lauren St John, and Jenny Pearson. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone adventure or read as part of The Twitchers series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Twitchers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Children's Book of the Week on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A skilfully crafted mystery adventure. A clarion call for environmentalists everywhere.\" \u003cb\u003eRob Biddulph, \u003ci\u003eLoveReading4Kids\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSpark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Simply genius.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBBC Wildlife Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Another pacy, wonderful adventure steeped in the magic of nature and friendship.” \u003cb\u003eJasbinder Bilan on \u003ci\u003eSpark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A winged masterpiece.” \u003cb\u003eMaz Evans on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!” \u003cb\u003eDara McAnulty on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet.” \u003cb\u003eChristopher Edge on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!” \u003cb\u003ePhil Earle on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46679398056172,"sku":"9781529506105","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15482773482732.jpg?v=1753104493","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/clutch-by-m-g-leonard-9781529506105","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}