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The Montgomery Bonbon series is such a brilliantly comical series that I genuinely believe is equally enjoyable for both middle grade readers and adults alike. Also who doesn't love a locked-room mystery that is super satisfying to try and solve. 5-stars easy! -- John * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003eThe writing is very accessible to students and the illustration is adorable.  Sometimes detective stories for children may come across as being a bit bland, but this one is definitely a fun-filled read. -- Joanna * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003eFrom the moment I opened the book I couldn’t stop smiling. I fell in love with the writing style straight away – quirky, humorous and light hearted. * NetGalley Reviewer *\u003cbr\u003eThe cheery wit and humour are just as strong here as they were in the first book - plenty of good puns - creating a charming and fun world that just happens to be filled with murder and mystery that will keep readers guessing and wanting more. * NetGalley Reviewer *","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48066925003095,"sku":"9781529505818","price":7.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781529505818.jpg?v=1713212631"},{"product_id":"clutch-9781529506105","title":"Clutch","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThere's a thief in Aves Wood!\u003c\/i\u003e  M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTwitch,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBeetleboy \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Adventures on Trains\u003c\/i\u003e, returns with the third gripping wildlife mystery for birdwatching detectives The Twitchers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e won the \u003cb\u003eSainsburys' Children's Book Award for Fiction 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ci\u003eTwitch \u003c\/i\u003ewon the\u003cb\u003e CRIMEFEST Award for Best Crime Novel for Children 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \"\u003cb\u003eA twist-laden, thriller-like tale\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA clarion call for environmentalists everywhere\u003c\/b\u003e\" Rob Biddulph on \u003ci\u003eSpark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the peregrine falcon nest is raided, Twitch realizes a thief is at work. 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A clarion call for environmentalists everywhere.\" \u003cb\u003eRob Biddulph, \u003ci\u003eLoveReading4Kids\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSpark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Simply genius.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBBC Wildlife Magazine \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrish Times \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A winged masterpiece.” \u003cb\u003eMaz Evans on \u003ci\u003eTwitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! 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