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M G Leonard



M. G. Leonard is a writer of books, poems and screenplays. She has a first-class honours degree in English literature and an MA in Shakespeare Studies from Kings College London. She works in London as the Senior Digital Producer for the National Theatre, and previously worked at the Royal Opera House and Shakespeares Globe. She spent her early career in the music industry running Setanta Records, an independent record label, and managing bands, most notably The Divine Comedy. After leaving the music industry, she trained as an actor, dabbling in directing and producing as well as performing, before deciding to write her stories down. Maya lives in Brighton with her partner and two sons.
 

Awards: Nibbies (2021)  see all

Genres: Children's Fiction
 
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Twitchers
   1. Twitch (2021)
   2. Spark (2022)
   3. Clutch (2023)
   4. Feather (2024)
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Novels
   The Ice Children (2023)
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Collections
   Make More Noise! (2018) (with others)
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Books containing stories by M G Leonard
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Future Hopes (2024)
Hopeful stories in a time of climate change
edited by
Lauren James

Awards
2021 British Book Award Children's Fiction Book of the Year : The Highland Falcon Thief

Award nominations
2023 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (nominee) : Murder on the Safari Star
2023 CrimeFest: Best Crime Fiction Novel for Children (nominee) : Spark
2022 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (nominee) : Kidnap on the California Comet


M G Leonard recommends
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Greenwild (2023)
(Greenwild, book 1)
Pari Thomson
"Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild... a truly wonderful book that children will love."
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Saving Neverland (2023)
Abi Elphinstone
"Abi Elphinstone's imagination is as colourful and enticing as a sweetshop. In reimagining Peter Pan, she blows fairy dust over the classic tale and makes it fly . . . the perfect bedtime story for children of all ages."
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While the Storm Rages (2022)
Phil Earle
"This book doubles down on Phil Earle's reputation as a masterful writer; a compelling, action-packed and heartfelt story."

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