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Akimbo and the Baboons

Akimbo and the Baboons


by Alexander McCall Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 68 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A chapter book for young readers by the prolific author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. A visiting scientist invites Akimbo and his cousin to study baboons in the African bush, but danger lurks in the form of a black leopard. (AFR248, $9.99)

Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

Akimbo and the Crocodile Man


by Alexander McCall Smith | LeUyen Pham

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 80 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A chapter book for young readers by the astoundingly prolific author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. In this tale, Akimbo takes on dangerous crocs when they attack a safari guide. Geared for 8-9 year olds. (AFR173, $9.95)

Akimbo and the Elephants

Akimbo and the Elephants


by Alexander McCall Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 68 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A story for children of the ongoing adventures of 10-year-old Akimbo, whose father is a game warden, by the prolific author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. In this tale, Akimbo comes up with a plan to stop the ivory poachers. (AFR157, $9.99)

Akimbo and the Lions

Akimbo and the Lions


by Alexander McCall Smith

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 66 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A chapter book for young readers by the astoundingly prolific author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. In this tale, Akimbo accidentally becomes the guardian of a lion cub. Geared for 8-9 year olds. (AFR156, $9.95)

Akimbo and the Snakes

Akimbo and the Snakes


by Alexander McCall Smith | LeUyen Pham

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 80 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A chapter book for young readers by the astoundingly prolific author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. In this tale, Akimbo visits his uncle's snake farm and meets the deadly green mamba. Geared for 8-9 year olds. (AFR172, $9.95)

 

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