Praise for The Highland Falcon Thief : "M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman bring the classic mystery on a train bang up to date with a carriage-load of wit and suspense ." --Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling With a Hamster " A thrill-ride of a mystery , guaranteed to be one of the most fun, atmospheric page turners of 2020." --Lauren St. John, author of Kat Wolfe Investigates " A runaway romp of a read ." --Piers Torday, author of The Lost Magician " A fabulous fast-paced ride , packed with clues, illustrations and intrigue." -- Bookseller "Illustrated with lively black-and-white drawings, this well-constructed, fast-paced mystery is the first volume in the Adventures on Trains series.
" -- Booklist Praise for Beetle Boy : "Debut novelist Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science to create a story that's much more than just a novel about bugs. Even the most squeamish will be charmed." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." -- Kirkus Reviews "Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener." -- Booklist "Engaging . The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining ." -- School Library Journal "If I didn't already devote most of my waking hours to beetles, reading this book would make me want to .
" --Max Barclay, Coleoptera Collections Manager, Natural History Museum, London.