Real Pigeons Swing Wings: Real Pigeons #13: Volume 13

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The Real Pigeons are fighting crime and SWINGING WINGS in the hilarious thirteenth adventure of this blockbuster series!

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. Real Pigeons is now in development with major studio Nickelodeon for animated film and TV, to be produced by James Corden and Ben Winston!

'Combining the best of a graphic novel and traditional narrative, McDonald's text charms and entertains, while Wood's often hilarious illustrations kick it to next-level fun. Although light-hearted in tone, Flap Out tackles serious themes including friendship, bravery, problem-solving, loyalty and more.' CBCA Reading Time

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

Reviews

With comic-style black and white illustrations throughout, its theenergetic, exciting picturesthat 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 areabsolutely hilarious.BookTrust

When crime rears its ugly head, who better than pigeons to have on your sideA 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 ManandInspector Flytrapfans are ideal readers for thisperfectly absurd new series.' Booklist

This is such a funny series with plenty of word play, hillarious visuals and graphic dialogue.Fans ofBad Guys,Investigatorsand theTreehouseserieswill be instant fansas 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 cant wait to witness more of the Real Pigeonsingenuity, 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 cant wait to keep reading thisfunny and funseries. 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 AgeandSydney Morning Herald

REAL PIGEONS = REAL LAUGHS FOR REAL KIDS! Sally Rippin, Australian Childrens Laureate and author of theBillie B BrownandSchool of Monstersseries.

Not only did wecackle and gigglewhile reading, we also slept MUCH SAFER knowing that there were REAL PIGEONS out there fighting crime! Peter Helliar, comedian and author of the bestsellingFrankie Fishseries

I love thatthese 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 years old
• I also really love Rocks 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

Author Bio

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.