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'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 SOLVE HIGH CRIMES – BY FLYING AND SPYING EVERYWHERE! They zoom around in their NEST PLANE and wear CLOUDY disguises as they investigate weird mysteries. Like why are BIRDS FALLING out of the sky? Who KIT-NAPPED a notorious kitten called Clawzy? And why is a pack of LOCUSTS attacking them?

'But these missions become extra HIGH-RISK when a familiar FOX shows up and a PEREGRINE FALCON comes snapping. The pigeons will need to FLY like never before if they want to save the day – and avoid becoming FALCON SNACKS!' (Publication summary)

'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 use PIGEON POWERS to fight crime, solve mysteries and help creatures in the city. 
 
'But when CONCRETE starts mysteriously MELTING in the city, a FEATHER-SNATCHER goes on a plucking-spree and an EVIL HAT has a plan to CLONE the Real Pigeons, our feathered heroes are going to need more than just PIGEON POWERS to save the day!

'No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter. Crime-fighting has never been so COO!

• Nickelodeon is developing an animated movie and TV series based on REAL PIGEONS FIGHT CRIME, to be produced by James Corden and Ben Winston!
• With over 200,000 books in print and legions of fans worldwide, the REAL PIGEONS series is perfect for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man.
• Every book contains THREE hilarious, silly and engrossing mysteries!
• Shortlisted for the 2019 Readings Children’s Book Prize and the 2019 & 2020 ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children.

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'No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter. Crime-fighting has never been so COO!

The real pigeons aren’t just an awesome squad of crime fighters who protect the city, they’re also real friends. Join them on their first four missions in this epic set! Perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey's Bad Guys and Dav Pilkey's Dog Man books, the Real Pigeons series is a hilariously silly and highly visual introduction to the joys of reading and crime-fighting.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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

'In this hot new series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man, the crime-fighting birds known as the REAL PIGEONS have some mega mysteries to solve.

'Why has all the water in the city vanished? Who is the seaside prankster? And can the Real Pigeons save the day … and themselves? No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter.

'Crime-fighting has never been so COO!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In this hot new series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man, the crime-fighting birds known as the REAL PIGEONS have some mega mysteries to solve. Someone has been stealing from a vulture. A beastly child is lost in the park. And Homey’s long-lost family have been bird-napped!

'But how can you fight crime when you don’t have the perfect nest??'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The REAL PIGEONS aren’t just an awesome squad of crime fighters who protect the city. They’re also REAL FRIENDS. But with a deranged ostrich on the loose, a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and power-hungry ibis to deal with, can their friendship survive?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Rocket through the solar system in this funny, fact-filled whirl around the planets. Join two junior astronauts as they discover what makes each planet unique and what might happen if you were to get too close. 'You couldn't land on Mercury - the heat would burn your bum!'

'Written in rollicking verse and beautifully illustrated, Blast Off! is an enticing mix of narrative and information. The story is perfectly pitched for preschool and early primary school children who are brimming with curiosity about the world around them, while bonus fact pages add a little extra depth for children (and adults) who want to know more.'  (Publication summary)

'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?' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like ...

1. Why is the mayor being so SNEAKY?
2. How do you make someone look fake-sick?
3. How many dumplings are too many dumplings?
4. What is the Boss of the World doing at Jessie’s violin concert?' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'A hilarious junior fiction book series from Ailsa Wild about solving mysteries, blending families and leaping to conclusions. Squishy is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and stepfamily in a VERY crowded apartment. Luckily for her, their building is huge – and there’s always plenty of mysteries to investigate! In her even MORE amazing adventures, Squishy and her bonus sisters tackle the big cases: What do you do when everyone is mad at your hero? Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof next door? Who’s storing toxic waste under their park?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A hilarious junior fiction book series from Ailsa Wild about solving mysteries, blending families and leaping to conclusions! Squishy Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate!''

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like ...

1. How can one person be in two places at the same time?
2. Why does pizza taste better outside?
3. How do you climb a forbidden staircase? 
4. Who would steal plants from Squishy’s dad?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like...

1. How can summer be fun if you don’t go to the beach?
2. Why is rainbow cake so delicious? 
3. What kind of scientist wears red sneakers?
4. Who would try to smuggle rare birds?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like…

1. Why are tunnels be both exciting and scary?

2. How do dogs always know who the bad guys are?

3. Why are pinkie-swears so important?

4. Who’s storing toxic waste under the park? (publication blurb)

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like…

1. How long would it take to cycle to a space station?

2. Why does red cordial make everyone more fun?

3. How come you can't hug over the internet?

4. Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof?' (publication blurb)

'An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries ...

'What's the best way to sneak onto a film set?

Why do grown-ups trust you more when you're carrying a Baby?

Is a pizza even a pizza without mozzarella?

What do you do when everyone hates your hero?' (Publication summary)

'An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries ... How could a vase disappear from a locked apartment? How come everyone is getting Dad's special forehead-kisses too? Why does toast taste better on a balcony? How do you get rid of a Chinese-warrior ghost? ' (Publication summary)

'An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries…

'Why is Boring Lady being so interesting?

'What kind of person comes back from holidays with no luggage?

'Why can they only have dessert on Saturday nights?

'Who’s been smuggling illegal diamonds?' (Publication summary)