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Akimbo and the Snakes

Akimbo and the Snakes

by Alexander McCall Smith  •  LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)

  • 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. The series, originally published in Britain in the 1990s, tracks the ongoing adventures of 10-year-old Akimbo, whose father is a game warden. In this tale, Akimbo visits his uncle's snake farm and gets up close and personal with the deadly green mamba. With black-and-white illustrations. Geared for 8-9 year olds.  (AFR172, $9.95)


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