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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 4h

Yes 😃

M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 9h

Curious about the next era the Time Keys will visit?⏳🔑🎼🎶🎵

I’ve got a gorgeous cover reveal for you on Friday morning and I don’t mind saying that I think Swifties are going to love it…

Stay tuned. Friday 9 AM 👀

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 9h

Good morning from the borders of Scotland. Going to be spending the day with the wonderful bookshop @mainstreethare visiting schools.

View through a window of the sky, 7am, Scotland. It’s orange.

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 3d

Well, I’ve listened to The Life of a Showgirl on repeat & I’m really enjoying the theatre that Taylor has created for us all. Also loving the Swiftie detectives finding & opening doors, spotting Easter eggs & puzzling lyrics. What a joyful thing.

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Teamancer @teamancer84.bsky.social · 6d

Finished the Legend of Viking Thunder by @mglnrd.bsky.social a couple of days ago and it was great. I like where the story is going and all the new possibilities and mysteries that came with it. I can't wait to see where they go next! The cover is up on Amazon already and it looks very exciting!

Teamancer @teamancer84.bsky.social · 26d

My copy just came through the post. Been looking forward to reading this since I discovered the first book back in Febuary.

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you so much. So pleased you enjoyed it. 😊

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 6d

It's #NationalPoetryDay Poetry is a lot of things, but mostly it's playing with words and I think that's fun. Why not turn you classroom into a poetry playground: forwardartsfoundation.org/word-play-tu...

Word Play: Turn Your Classroom Into a Poetry Playground This National Poetry Day - Forward Arts Foundation

illlustration credit: Nick Sharratt from All Together Now What if poetry could literally decorate your walls and fill your space...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 10d

Whoops!

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · 10d

I set myself just one job at my signing, yesterday. Just one...
"Don't buy books, you don't need any".
I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for that meddling #lucystrange and @mglnrd.bsky.social

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you for your words so fine.
I’m glad your Viking adventure was a wild old time! 🤣

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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 10d

The Brilliant Legend of Viking Thunder by @mglnrd.bsky.social absolutely awesome time travel series that is literally a race against time at breakneck speed! Love this series perfect for KS2 @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social Here’s my review 👇 tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/t...

The Legend of Viking Thunder by M.G. Leonard

The Book in Rhyme… “Sim, mum and Jeopardy return from the past, An Egyptian Adventure that left them aghast. But Uncle Emmett is nowhere to be found, With the council after him, has he gone to grou…

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 13d

Got a lovely payment from the @ALCS and just wanted to thank all the teachers using my books in their classrooms, and the ALCS for collecting & administering the royalties.

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 15d

Aw, that is so lovely to hear 🥰

M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 16d

HUNT FOR THE GOLDEN SCARAB is a @waterstones paperback of the year! 😃 This is such fabulous news!

Waterstones have championed my books ever since Beetle Boy and I’ll forever be eternally grateful. 🪲

Thankyou to every bookseller who has read & recommended my books.❤️📚

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 18d

Dear Teachers, you can find a free downloadable PDF of THE LEGEND OF VIKING THUNDER classroom activities in TES or you can download it from Dropbox. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p1v5y...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 18d

Dear Teachers, you can find a free downloadable PDF of THE LEGEND OF VIKING THUNDER classroom activities in TES or you can download it from Dropbox. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p1v5y...

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 21d

In a bid for comfort, I've started an Agatha Christie audiobook marathon. I am thoroughly enjoying it. If you are looking for spolier-free reviews and recommendations, I'm posting my thoughts on substack. open.substack.com/pub/mgleonar...

Agatha Christie audiobook marathon

A record of my thoughts.

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Sifa E. Poulton @sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social · 22d

#BookReview: THE LEGEND OF VIKING THUNDER by M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #UKMG #MiddleGradeMonday

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ARC Review: THE LEGEND OF VIKING THUNDER by M. G. Leonard (Middle Grade Monday)

A fun sequel that looks at the life of myths rather than the myths themselves

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 28d

The Legend of Viking Thunder lands in bookshop tomorrow 😃⚡️

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 24d

I hope you enjoy it 😊📚❤️

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Teamancer @teamancer84.bsky.social · 26d

My copy just came through the post. Been looking forward to reading this since I discovered the first book back in Febuary.

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 28d

The Legend of Viking Thunder lands in bookshop tomorrow 😃⚡️

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 29d

I popped into my local indie Book Nook Hove to sign preorders today. Just two more sleeps until it’s time to travel with The Legend of Viking Thunder!

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M. G. Leonard in bookshop signing The Legend of Viking Thunder

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Legend of Viking Thunder is published 1 week TODAY. Preorder your copy through @waterstoneskids to be in with a chance to win your own family visit to Viking Land - at Drayton Manor! www.waterstones.com/win/the-lege...

M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · Sep 3

Look at the sprayed edge indie bookshop edition of The Legend of Viking Thunder. You can ONLY get a signed & dedicated one via @booknookhove (my local) I’ll be signing & dedicating your orders before publication so you get them in time.
ORDER HERE: booknookuk.com/product/pre-...

MG Leonard holding book: The Legend of Viking Thunder

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