Andrew McDonald Andrew McDonald i(A124830 works by)
Born: Established: 1982 ;
Gender: Male
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'Andrew McDonald is a reader and writer of books for young readers. His series Real Pigeons debuted in 2018, with hilarious illustrations by Ben Wood.

'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.

'He is a regular presenter on the schools circuit in Australia, conducting writing workshops; talking about his writing life; and sharing the stories and experiences behind his books.' (Source : Booktopia)
 

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y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Power Up Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 28547366 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'The feathery crime-fighters are POWERING UP for some spooky adventures in book 12 of their hilarious blockbuster series! 

'The REAL PIGEONS are all about pigeon powers. But what happens when a CURSED HOLE opens up in the park, a TONGUE MONSTER terrorises the city, and the pigeons discover that their powers have suddenly DISAPPEARED? There's only one thing to do, and that is for the Real Pigeons to figure out where their powers come from ... so that they can hopefully get them back!' (Publication summary)

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Younger Readers
y separately published work icon Hello Twigs, Look Who's Grumpy Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 27366357 2024 single work graphic novel children's

'For kids who love Narwhal and Jelly comes this joyous early graphic novel series about four twigs and their adventures in nature. The world is big when you’re a twig!

''The world is big when you’re a twig! From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes Hello Twigs, a joyous graphic novel series that you can read aloud.

''Stump has a problem and it's making him grumpy. His favourite splinter is gone! How terrible.

''Can Stump's twiggy friends help him get rid of his grumpy? ' (Publication summary)
 
 

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Younger Readers
y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Flap Out Prahran : Hardie Grant Books , 2023 26498319 2023 single work children's fiction children's

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

'The Real Pigeons love flapping around the city and fighting crime.

But when lunches start mysteriously DISAPPEARING from tummies, a LOOKALIKE pigeon makes evil plans and a dangerous DOVE starts DESTROYING the city, the pigeons will need to use all the powers they have – and more!

Can the Real Pigeons stick together through the chaos? Or will someone fly away for good? One thing is for sure: the squad will never be the same again!' (Publication summary)

2024 honour book KOALA Awards Younger Readers
2024 honour book YABBA Fiction for Younger Readers
2024 shortlisted REAL Awards Fiction for Younger Readers
2024 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards Book of the Year: Younger Readers
2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Younger Readers
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