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Real Pigeons Nest Hard : Real Pigeons: Book 3 - Andrew McDonald

Real Pigeons Nest Hard

Real Pigeons: Book 3

By: Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood (Illustrator)

Paperback | 1 May 2019 | Edition Number 1

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Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

In this hot new series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man, the crime-fighting birds known as the Real Pigeons have some mega mysteries to solve. Someone has been stealing from a vulture. A beastly child is lost in the park. And Homey’s long-lost family have been bird-napped!

But how can you fight crime when you don’t have the perfect nest??

No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter. Crime-fighting has never been so COO!

About the Author

Andrew McDonald is a Melbourne writer and author of books for young readers. In 2009 he published his hilarious debut middle-grade novel, The Greatest Blogger in the World, about a kid called Charlie who wants to use his blog to Be the Hero, Get the Girl and Save the Day.

Son of Death is his second novel, a black comedy about grim reaping, family responsiblity and rock'n'roll. Andrew is a graduate of RMIT's Professional Writing and Editing course. He has worked for Readings bookshop in Melbourne and the flagship Foyles bookshop in London as a children's bookseller. He currently sits on the Victorian committee of the Australian Children's Laureate program and intermittently volunteers with 100 Story Building, a centre for young writers in Melbourne's inner-west.

About the Illustrator

Ben Wood is a children’s illustrator. Best known for bringing famed Squishy Taylor to life, Ben creates engaging illustrations that resonate with readers young and old. Ben has really let loose in Andrew McDonald’s Real Pigeons series, and has woven illustrations throughout the story in a really fun way.

He has illustrated over 25 books, with several titles being a CBCA Notable in 2016 and 2017. When not in the studio, Ben runs presentations and workshops in schools across Australia.
Industry Reviews
'With comic-style black and white illustrations throughout, it's the energetic, exciting pictures that lead the Real Pigeons' heroic exploits. The good guys are really good, the bad guys are really bad, the plots are really devious, and together they are absolutely hilarious.' -BookTrust

'When crime rears its ugly head, who better than pigeons to have on your side? A goofball farce... this episodic volume offers two other cases for the crime-busting birdies, and young readers will make quick work of them all. Totally coo!" -Kirkus Reviews
"Manic energy and flapstick comedy (get it?) ricochet through the chapters.... Dog Man and Inspector Flytrap fans are ideal readers for this perfectly absurd new series." -Booklist
'This is such a funny series with plenty of word play, hillarious visuals and graphic dialogue. Fans of Bad Guys, Investigators and the Treehouse series will be instant fans as will those who like quirky humour and rollicking fun.' -ReadPlus

'Text and pictures work together seamlessly, with comic sequences, graphic dialogue, funny captions, exuberant visual humour and word play. I can't wait to witness more of the Real Pigeons' ingenuity, bravery, teamwork, and general silliness.' -Readings Books

'The best thing is its funny! Andrew McDonald, the writer, and Ben Wood, the illustrator, work wonderfully well in keeping the laughs constant throughout the book. I can't wait to keep reading this funny and fun series.' --Reading with a Chance of Tacos

'Perfect for emerging readers who want action, hilarious hijinks, and crime-fighting mysteries.' --School Library Journal

'Irresistible to reluctant readers!' --The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

'REAL PIGEONS = REAL LAUGHS FOR REAL KIDS!" -- Sally Rippin, Australian Children's Laureate and author of the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series.

'Not only did we cackle and giggle while reading, we also slept MUCH SAFER knowing that there were REAL PIGEONS out there fighting crime!' --Peter Helliar, comedian and author of the bestselling Frankie Fish series

'I love that these books are appropriate for quite a large age range. Mr 10 started reading this series when he was six and fell in love with all the characters, so when this one turned up in the mail he grabbed it eagerly. He feels like he's grown up with Rock, Tumblr, Grandpouter and all the pigeon crew.'--Aussie Kids Books

REAL QUOTES FROM REAL KIDS!
  • 'Real Pigeons is really funny and very WEIRD. I have read it about 50 times.' - Tom, 8 years old
  • 'The REAL PIGEONS make me laugh and the book is fun to read.' - Caitlin, 7 years old
  • 'I love the Real Pigeons because they are adventurous, brave and they make me laugh.' - Sam, 7 years old
  • 'All the pigeons make me laugh. When I see pigeons in the street now, I imagine what crimes they are trying to solve.' - Fraser, 6 and 3/4 years old
  • 'I also really love Rock's pet twig, Trent. It is such a funny thing to have a pet twig.' - Tom, 8 years old
  • 'I really loved Real Pigeons because it has humour with hints of heroism, realism and adventure.' - Archie, 10 years old

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