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Teamancer @teamancer84.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

And it turned up today! Whoo hoo!

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

And then there were four! Attack of the Sea Dogs is OUT NOW!

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Attack of the Sea Dogs is OUT TODAY! Climb aboard Sir Francis Drake’s ship and sail into a Tudor adventure with the TIME KEYS. 🔥 Stunning illustrations throughout by the incredible @manuelsumberac Grab a copy NOW! www.waterstones.com/book/attack-...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Time Keys Four is COMING. Stunningly illustrated throughout by @manuelsumberac Attack of the Sea Dogs - a Tudor adventure- can be read on its own or as part of the series. Sailing into bookshops 17th September. Pre-order NOW! share.google/c2t6S9FDgKLz...

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@mglnrd.bsky.social reflects on her love of rivers and the power of stories to help children connect with the natural world. The Adventures of Portly the Otter invites readers of all ages into a world of rivers, wildlife and adventure. @farshorebooks.bsky.social

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cracking @mglnrd.bsky.social book mail thank you @panmacmillan.bsky.social Attack of the Seadogs is out on 17th September www.panmacmillan.com/authors/m-g-...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

4 weeks ‘til ATTACK OF THE SEA DOGS sails into bookshops! An epic Tudor time travel adventure our heroes sail to Cadiz to singe the King of Spain’s beard & meet famous folk from Elizabethan England. stunningly illustrated by @manuelsumberac PRE-ORDER NOW! www.amazon.co.uk/Attack-Sea-D...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’m excited to bring my @timekeysbooks adventures to this year’s #CheltLitFest (9 - 18Oct 2026) It’ll be the 1st time I’ve shared the Tudor thrill ride that is ATTACK OF THE SEA DOGS. The full programme is out now Tickets go on sale 3 September, 10am

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

O bliss! O poop-poop! O my!’ Little Portly has made it onto the @wainwrightprize Children’s Fiction shortlist! 🦦💚 This book is a bundle of joy & love for the world of the riverbank, illustrated by the incredible @pollydunbar published lovingly by @farshorebooks

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The new edition of @writers_artists is OUT NOW. It contains an article by me about my journey to publication. This book helped me enormously. I can’t recommend it enough.

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Time Keys 4 - Attack of the Sea Dogs by me & dramatically illustrated by @manuelsumberac is coming in September! Get 25% off this week by preordering from @waterstones with code SUMMER26! www.waterstones.com/book/attack-...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

LOOKING FOR A SUMMER AUDIOBOOK FOR THE KIDS? I GOT YOU! @AppleBooks has chosen Hunt for the Golden Scarab for their FREE kids’ audiobooks collection celebrating the #NationalYearOfReading2026! Available in UK & Ireland for a limited time on Apple devices. books.apple.com/gb/audiobook...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It is with utter joy that I can say THE ADVENTURES OF PORTLY THE OTTER has been longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for children’s fiction. 🦦 I’m proud of this book that Polly Dunbar & I have created with the team at FarshoreBooks 🦦 Today I will be dancing like a wild-wooder!

Illustration by Polly Dunbar of dancing wild woofers

Illustration by Polly Dunbar of an otter and a kingfisher

The book, the adventures of Portly the Otter

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

CALLING ALL NATURE LOVERS! Are you holidaying in Wales this summer? Will you be near Pembrokeshire on Thursday July 23rd? If so then come and join me at Dr Beynon's Bug Farm for bug-a-licious fun to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Beetle Boy and The Bug Farm. www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...

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10th Anniversary BEETLE BOY Celebration at THE BUG FARM — M. G. Leonard

2026 is the 10th anniversary of Beetle Boy AND it is the 10th anniversary of the opening of the fabulous Bug Farm in Pembrokeshire. Dr Sarah Beynon - the entomologist wizard behind the Bug Farm - ...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Looking for something for your kids to read over the summer holidays? Hunt for the Golden Scarab is less than £3 on Amazon RIGHT NOW. That’s cheaper than 2 chocolate bars!

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It’s WORLD OTTER DAY! 🦦 If you love otters then why not read this story about plucky little Portly, the adventurous young mustelid from The Wind in the Willows. The book is written by me & beautifully illustrated by @pollydunbar It’s available at your local bookshop.

Illustration of an otter by Polly Dunbar

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to the ultimate beetle boy 🪲. It will not be a surprise to learn that David Attenborough is an inspiration to me & someone I deeply respect & admire. I’ll be surprised if he isn’t the same for you. We are lucky to have him as a part of our species. 💚

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I'm excited that Hunt for the Golden Scarab is included in #Bookbuzz Primary this year! Bookbuzz Primary is a fantastic initiative from @BookTrust to get Year 3-6s reading for pleasure & I'm pleased to be part of it. Find out more & sign up here: bit.ly/4tqHvqw

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Mark Goodrich @markgoodrich.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Two each from my children (when they were younger). A bit more popular than my usual! Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan Diary of Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinnell Adventures on Trains series by @mglnrd.bsky.social and Sam Sedgman

Cover of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streafeild showing a red-haired girl performing ballet in the centre with a design of stems and flowers around the outside and locket-style portraits of 2 other girls in the top left and top right hand corners.

The cover of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with the silhouette of boy from the back fighting a gigantic minotaur.

Cover of The Highland Falcon Third by M G Leonard and Sam Sedgman featuring the front of a large red steam train with lines indicating speed and a white boy in a yellow coat and striped t-shirt leaning out on one side and an Asian girl in a red t-shirt and dungarees leaning out on the other.

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

May is nearly here! I will be doing three festivals. Come along and share your favourite Roman facts, general love of books and we’ll adventure into the past together. All event details and links to purchase tickets are available through the event calendar on my website. 🤗🕰️🔑🎶

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Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Today's review...'The Adventures of Portly the Otter @mglnrd.bsky.social illustrated by Polly Dunbar @farshorebooks.bsky.social As a Wind in the Willows fan, I absolutely loved this book- full of charm and character. #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/the-adventures-of-portly-the-otter

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The Adventures of Portly the Otter — Through the Bookshelf

Young otter pup, Portly is frightened of the river when he first sees it and is worried that he is not otter-like enough. However, as he meets the other creatures who inhabit the river and its banks, ...

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Kay Medway @kaymedway.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I am so excited to start reading Portly the Otter Untold Tales from The Wind in the Willows by @mglnrd.bsky.social. l loved the window art at the Suddenly on Sheaf Street bookshop in Daventry. It's a beautiful book. #amreading

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

PORTRAIT OF AN AUTHOR who has written 1 book, edited 1 book, published & promoted 2 books, in 14 weeks. Clothes model’s own. Maya wears ugg boots, tracksuit bottoms, nightgown & fluffy teddy bear hoodie. Hair = nest holding brain in. 🤣 Photographer = amused long-suffering husband

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Happy Easter! It’s always nice to read a book whilst devouring chocolate. If you’re looking for an egg themed read, may I suggest CLUTCH? It’s an Easter holiday adventure. The Twitchers - bird-spotting detectives - try & stop an egg snatcher from pillaging a Spoonbill’s nest🪺

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

... Also for Books for Keeps 277 I talked to Polly Dunbar about illustrating The Adventures of Portly the Otter, by M G Leonard. "The scene with Pan, the stillness, I always felt was like childhood itself. Magical, but hard to grasp." @booksforkeeps.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/a-re...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

All NEU 2026 conference delegates! Please sign in support of this Urgency Motion in defence of Librarians to fight against Censorship and the Far Right! forms.office.com/e/3vkBFUqCwK

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

We are loving this by @mglnrd.bsky.social Wonderful to meet new characters but also fantastic to reunite with familiar friends

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay. Spread by Polly Dunbar from The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales From The Wind in the Willows, by M G Leonard. Portly (bottom right) spies on weasels, sly-eyed and exuberant, partying by moonlight in the Wild Wood. Farshore 26 March. @farshorebooks.bsky.social

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Hooray! It’s publication day! Portly swims into bookshops for Easter storytelling, adventure having, & the joy of nibbling on a potted shrimp sandwich beside a river. It has been a joy to create this book with the wonderful Polly Dunbar & the smashing team @farshorebooks.bsky.social

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from The Wind in the Willows is published tomorrow and The Telegraph is reviewing it… I got tearful at the headline. I love Kenneth Grahame’s story with my whole being and do so want to do it justice. 🦦

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Big thanks to Anna Bonet and the iPaper for this review of The Adventures of Portly the Otter. Pre-Order NOW. Publishes this week.

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Skip into the sunshine, for today is the first day of spring 😃 and next Thursday, Portly the Otter will swim into bookshops. Pre-order now for a heart-warming Easter family read 🦦

Extract from the book Portly the Otter by M. G. Leonard. Illustration by Polly Dunbar

the book Portly the Otter by M. G. Leonard. Illustration by Polly Dunbar

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@andylaneauthor.bsky.social I’m six episodes into Young Sherlock and bloody hell it’s good. Bravo my friend. You must be delighted. It’s the best tv I’ve watched in ages. Congratulations 🙌 It’s wonderful to see a good adaptation and it utterly slaps!

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I’m super excited to be at @hayfestival May 24th & 25th. Monday 25 May 11:30am - come with me to Ancient Rome & the Colosseum for THE IMPOSSIBLE GLADIATOR. Sunday 24 May 2:30pm I’ll be talking with Susie Dent about words that bring us together. Booking: www.hayfestival.com

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I hope you had a wonderful World Book Day. If your child dressed as one of my characters, I have a gallery on my website to celebrate them. You can @ me in a pic on socials or email it via my website. www.mgleonard.com/news/2026/3/...

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Wonderful World Book Day 2026 — M. G. Leonard

World Book Day is such a wonderful celebration of reading books. I spent the week visiting schools all over the country, talking to young readers, conducting creative writing workshops and sharing my ...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Got up. Threw on clothes. Walked to garage in the rain ‘cause @thetimes has brought back the Funday Times for #nationalyearofreading2026 Inside readers meet Portly the Otter for the 1st time! 🦦Beautifully illustrated by the wonderful @pollydunbar OUT 26 March. Pre-order NOW!

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

10 yrs ago Beetle Boy crawled into bookshops. If you’ve ever supported me, recommending, reviewing, borrowing or buying my books, THANKYOU. I love what I do. To celebrate the decade, I had my portrait taken by Rankin at one of his Lives. I ❤️ these pics of me & my fountain pen

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Questions and answers about The Adventures of Portly the Otter 🦦

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

WORLD BOOK DAY is next week! I've a page on my website to help. FOR TEACHERS: a video to play in your classrooms. FOR PARENTS: costume ideas. FOR CHILDREN: Dress up as 1 of my characters& email a pic or @ me on socials & I'll put you in my website gallery! www.mgleonard.com/worldbookday

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

COVER REVEAL for ATTACK OF THE SEA DOGS, a Tudor time travel adventure! Coming 17 Sept 2026. Art by @manuelsumberac From 7am today til 23.59 Friday 20th February @Waterstones are running a special online offer. 25% off RRP if you enter FEB26 at checkout. www.waterstones.com/book/attack-...

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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Another Time travelling masterpiece by @mglnrd.bsky.social at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social read about why this is my favourite in the series so far in my review 👇. Basking in the sun of Ancient Rome can Sim and gang survive the birth of the Colosseum. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/t...

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The Impossible Gladiator by M.G. Leonard

The Book in a Rhyme… “Sim and his family can travel through time, Locating time doors with a melody and rhyme. After two adventures, Sim should probably stay home, But no, we find him i…

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