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Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

by Alexander Mc Call Smith (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $3.47
Synopsis

Adventure stories full of the sights, sounds and smells of Africa from best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith. When Akimbo is offered the chance to help tag baby crocodiles, he is very excited. John the Crocodile man wants to keep an eye on the latest batch of crocodiles, and Akimbo is keen to learn more about the dangerous creatures. Then John is attacked by an angry croc, and Akimbo has to use all his courage to save him! Alexander McCall Smith's animal stories have earned their place as truly classic children's stories.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd
Published: 04 Apr 2005
ISBN 10: 1405218134
ISBN 13: 9781405218139
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
Praise for the Akimbo series:

Akimbo is a very brave little boy who keeps his wits about him even when he's being stalked by a rhino. -- New York Times Book Review

Satisfying page-turners that celebrate kids' curiosity, love of adventure, and capacity to care for the world they inhabit. -- Parenting magazine

The tale's brevity, Smith's concise writing and Pham's evocative full-page half-tone illustrations make this an attractive choice for reluctant readers. -- Publishers Weekly

A straightforward plot, spare storytelling and avuncular tone create a contemporary chapter book with an old-fashioned feel. -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Akimbo series:
Akimbo is a very brave little boy who keeps his wits about him even when he's being stalked by a rhino. -- New York Times Book Review
Satisfying page-turners that celebrate kids' curiosity, love of adventure, and capacity to care for the world they inhabit. -- Parenting magazine
The tale's brevity, Smith's concise writing and Pham's evocative full-page half-tone illustrations make this an attractive choice for reluctant readers. -- Publishers Weekly

A straightforward plot, spare storytelling and avuncular tone create a contemporary chapter book with an old-fashioned feel. -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Akimbo series:

Akimbo is a very brave little boy who keeps his wits about him even when he's being stalked by a rhino. -- New York Times Book Review

Satisfying page-turners that celebrate kids' curiosity, love of adventure, and capacity to care for the world they inhabit. -- Parenting magazine

The tale's brevity, Smith's concise writing and Pham's evocative full-page half-tone illustrations make this an attractive choice for reluctant readers. -- Publishers Weekly

A straightforward plot, spare storytelling and avuncular tone create a contemporary chapter book with an old-fashioned feel. -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Alexander McCall Smith Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He is a professor of Medical Law and has written over 50 books, including the well-loved and best-selling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He lives in Edinburgh.