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Andrew McDonald is the author of the hilarious children's series, Real Pigeons. He has also written two middle-grade novels: The Greatest Blogger in the World, which tells the story of Charlie Ridge, a young blogger navigating family, friends and the internet; and Son of Death, a black comedy about a family of modern grim reapers that was named a `best book of 2015' by The Age. Andrew is an avid reader and supporter of children's literature, and regularly conducts writing workshops with kids. He has worked for Readings bookshop in Melbourne and at the flagship Foyles bookshop on Charing Cross Road in London, where he was a children's bookseller. These days he lives in Melbourne with a lovely lady, some cacti and a complete collection of Tintin comics. It is a good life. 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.
‘Perfectly absurd.’ – Booklist ‘A goofball farce.’ – Kirkus ‘REAL PIGEONS = REAL LAUGHS FOR REAL KIDS!’ – Sally Rippin ‘Not only did we cackle and giggle while reading the book, we also slept MUCH SAFER knowing that there were REAL PIGEONS out there fighting crime!’ – Peter Helliar 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 ¾ 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
