World Book Day: Agent Fienne is I.P.L.O.P. ready!

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World Book Day is next week. It’s the day I’m sure any child of a children’s author dreads. My son is no different. He knows I’m going to spend most of February leaving whopping great hints about how wonderful it would be to see him dressed up as a character from the world of Dave Pigeon. And this month has been no …

World Book Day: Make your own Dave Pigeon costume

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World Book Day is fast approaching. If you are looking for a Dave Pigeon mask then look no further. Use this easy Dave Pigeon mask template to create your Dave Pigeon costume. Embellish with feathers and a sling to complete the pigeontastic look. And do email or tweet pictures of your costumes because we would love to see your creations here …

FCBG Pick of the Year 2016

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Some rather lovely news this Thursday evening: Dave Pigeon has been selected as one of the top fifty Federation of Children’s Book Groups ‘Pick of the Year’ Books! This is particularly special as it is one of the few lists that is voted for entirely by children. You can have a look at all the brilliant books selected here.

Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017

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I’m leaping for joy here at Dave Pigeon HQ because I can finally reveal that Dave Pigeon has been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017. I’m overjoyed to share this news with you and I can’t wait for the ceremony festivities in November. Here is the incredible shortlist for short novels:

Summer Reading Challenge 2017

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It’s February. It’s dreary and cold. So what better than to look ahead to a summer of sunshine and books! This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme has just been announced and it’s a good one: Animal Agents. I’m thrilled to announce that Dave Pigeon has been selected as one of must-have reads in the Animal Agents book collection. Do investigate …