Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald is the author of the bestselling Real Pigeons junior fiction series. He loves writing stories that make kids laugh, wonder and leap into the air with surprise. His books have been shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize and the Australian Book Industry Awards.

Andrew is a regular presenter on the schools circuit, where he conducts writing workshops, talks about his life as an author and inspires kids to read, write, draw and be creative. Andrew lives in Melbourne, Australia.

What genre and age group does Andrew McDonald write for?

He writes junior/children's fiction—humorous, adventure-style early chapter books designed for young readers.

Which series is Andrew McDonald best known for?

He is best known for the Real Pigeons series, a bestselling junior fiction series featuring comedic pigeon adventures.

What is the recommended reading order for the Real Pigeons books?

Read them in series order, starting with Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Book 1), then Real Pigeons Eat Danger (Book 2), Real Pigeons Nest Hard (Book 3), Real Pigeons Splash Back (Book 4), Real Pigeons Peck Punches (Book 5), Real Pigeons Get Bready (Book 6), Real Pigeons Flex Feathers (Book 7) and Real Pigeons Spy High (Book 8).

Where should a new reader start with his work?

Start with Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Book 1) to meet the characters and tone—his books are fast-paced, funny, and well suited to classroom or independent early readers.

Has Andrew McDonald received any awards or recognition for his books?

His books have been shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize and the Australian Book Industry Awards, and the Real Pigeons series is described as bestselling.