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Real Pigeons Fight Crime

Real Pigeons #1
Series: Real Pigeons
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Real Pigeons Fight Crime follows a quirky team of crime-fighting pigeons who use their unique abilities to solve mysteries and keep the city safe. Led by Rock, the group embarks on hilarious adventures that involve outsmarting villains and protecting their feathered friends. It's a delightful tale filled with humour, teamwork, and plenty of pigeon antics that'll keep children entertained.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun, action-packed tale that mixes mystery with a touch of humour, perfect for readers who love quirky characters and whimsical adventures. With imaginative storytelling and engaging illustrations, it makes crime-fighting both fun and feathery!

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Real Pigeons Fight Crime

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The first hilarious book in the blockbuster Real Pigeons series about crime-fighting, mystery-solving pigeons! Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the Real Pigeons will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!

In Real Pigeons Fight Crime, Rock and his mystery-solving friends will tackle their first caseload: Why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? Who on earth is kidnapping bats? And can the pigeons avert a dinner disaster?

This best-selling Australian series is beloved by readers worldwide, with over 600,000 books in print in 25 languages. With three hilarious, silly and engrossing mysteries in every Real Pigeons book, it's perfect for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man. And Real Pigeons is now in development with major studio Nickelodeon for animated film and TV, to be produced by James Corden and Ben Winston!

★ SHORTLISTED 2025 YABBA Awards: Younger Readers
★ SHORTLISTED 2019 Readings Children's Book Prize
★ SHORTLISTED 2019 ABDA Best Designed Children's Series
★ SHORTLISTED 2019 ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children

Read the whole Real Pigeons series now:

  1. Real Pigeons Fight Crime
  2. Real Pigeons Eat Danger
  3. Real Pigeons Nest Hard
  4. Real Pigeons Splash Back
  5. Real Pigeons Peck Punches
  6. Real Pigeons Get Bready
  7. Real Pigeons Flex Feathers
  8. Real Pigeons Spy High
  9. Real Pigeons Duck Trouble
  10. Real Pigeons Stay Coo
  11. Real Pigeons Flap Out
  12. Real Pigeons Power Up
  13. Real Pigeons Bin Baddies

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Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Andrew McDonald is widely praised for its energetic and exciting comic-style illustrations that complement the hilarious and devious plots. The book is described as a goofball farce with manic energy and flapstick comedy, making it perfect for fans of quirky humour and action-packed mysteries. It is hailed both for its appeal to emerging readers and its ability to captivate a wide age range, providing laughs and fun throughout the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760129293

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Illustration: Black & White

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ben Wood

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood are the creators of the bestselling Real Pigeons series, and the beloved junior graphic novel series Hello Twigs (published as Twig Friends in North America). Their books together are published in 26 languages worldwide and have been recognised in numerous awards including Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, Australian Book Industry Awards, and the Readings Children’s Book Prize. 

Author Andrew McDonald loves writing stories that make kids laugh, wonder and leap into the air with surprise. 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. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia with his partner and two young kids. 
 
Illustrator Ben Wood has illustrated over fifty books for children. He is drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt, and his lively illustrations reflect his love for graphic novels and animation. When not in the studio, Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. 

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