Publication Date: January 7, 2020
Edition: Hardcover, ebook, ; 208 pgs
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
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Disclaimer: I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Week One:
1/6/2020 - BookHounds - Interview
1/7/2020 - Abellafairytale - Review
1/8/2020 - onemused - Review
1/9/2020 - Do You Dog-ear? - Review
1/10/2020 - Fazila's Book Review Corner - Excerpt
Week Two:
1/13/2020 - Popthebutterfly Reads - Review
1/14/2020 - Twirling Book Princess - Excerpt
1/15/2020 - Fictitiouswonderland - Review
1/16/2020 - Not In Jersey - Review
1/17/2020 - She Just Loves Books - Review
Week Three:
1/20/2020 - DJREADSBOOKS - Excerpt
1/21/2020 - Lifestyle of Me - Review
1/22/2020 - Eli to the nth - Review
1/23/2020 - Little Red Reads - Review
1/24/2020 - fictitious.fox - Review
Week Four:
1/27/2020 - Cuz I’m a Nerd - Review
1/28/2020 - Nerdophiless - Review
1/29/2020 - Wonder Struck - Review
1/30/2020 - Lori Murray - Review
1/31/2020 - A Dream Within A Dream - Excerpt
Week Five:
2/3/2020 - Nay's Pink Bookshelf - Review
2/4/2020 - wordsandruin - Review
2/5/2020 - Books_andPoetrii - Excerpt
2/6/2020 - History from a Woman’s Perspective - Review
2/7/2020 - Two Points of Interest - Review
The Summary
Ever wonder why pigeons act so weird? Because they are secretly chasing bad guys and flying around saving your butt! This hilarious illustrated series is perfect for fans of BAD GUYS and DOG MAN.
What do REAL PIGEONS do? They fight crime, of course! Wait, what? You didn't know your town is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting feathered friends? Well, you are about to get schooled. REAL PIGEONS solve mysteries! REAL PIGEONS fight bad guys! And REAL PIGEONS won't stop until your neighborhood is safe and the questions are all answered: Like, why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? And which food truck smells the best?
My Review
A book that is perfect for reluctant readers, Real Pigeons Fight Crime is a fast-paced, hijinks-filled romp, following a team of crime fighting pigeons as they solve one mystery after another in this chapter book hybrid.
Bold drawings accompany engaging text, as Rock, the new recruit to this crime-fighting squad started by Grandpouter Pigeon, leads the charge with his ability of disguise. The pigeons encounter a "haunted" park, a bat trapper, and some danger at a food truck rally. Each of these encounters are their own contained story, easy for younger readers to pick up and put down, or for more advanced readers to breeze through.
The illustrations back up the humor in each story. Showing the uniqueness of each pigeon (who all exist in real life---the pigeons are actually named after their type: Rock, Tumbler, Frillback, Homing, and Pouter), the individual pigeon embodies what that type is known for, and lends their talents to round out the crime fighting team. Seeing the world through Rock's eyes is fun since he is newly experiencing what the "big city" has to offer along with the reader.
Cute, quick, and engaging, Real Pigeons Fight Crime is a great start to a very fun series! The next book in the series, Real Pigeons Eat Danger is coming out May 5, 2020, so look out for that next "Very Coo" adventure!
Final Rating
Excerpt
About the Author/Illustrator
His first children’s novel, The Greatest Blogger in the World featured the story of Charlie Ridge, a young blogger navigating family, friends and the perils of internet life. His second novel Son of Death, a black comedy about a family of modern grim reapers, was named by The Age as one of the ‘best books of the year’ in 2015.
Andrew is an avid reader of children’s and YA literature. He has worked for Readings bookshop in Melbourne and at the flagship Foyles bookshop on Charing Cross Road in London, where he was thrilled to put his knowledge to work as a children’s bookseller. He has previously judged the Young Adult category of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and the Centre for Youth Literature’s Inky Awards.
Andrew is a graduate of RMIT’s Professional Writing and Editing diploma and his writing has taken him around the world. He completed an artist residency at Caldera Arts in Oregon, USA and a May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust fellowship in Adelaide.
Ben Wood is a children’s illustrator based in Victoria, Australia. He has been commissioned to work with clients such as Hardie Grant Egmont, Penguin Random House, and Scholastic Australia.
Ben Wood is a children’s illustrator based in Victoria, Australia. He has been commissioned to work with clients such as Hardie Grant Egmont, Penguin Random House, and Scholastic Australia.
Ben is able to offer clients a wealth of illustration styles and techniques in both digital and traditional mediums. Recent publications include Blast Off! by Shelly Unwin and the Squishy Taylor series, by Ailsa Wild. He is currently illustrating the Real Pigeons series by Andrew McDonald. “It’s super coo!”
Ben also runs presentations or workshops in schools, public libraries and bookstores. His sessions can vary from small to large groups, depending on what suits best. He is more than happy to work with Prep-Year 9 students, and adults too. Please contact Booked Out Speakers Agency to inquire about a booking.
Giveaway
3 winners will win a finished copy of REAL PIGEONS FIGHT CRIME, US Only.
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