Akimbo and the crocodile man / Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham.

Title :

Akimbo and the crocodile man

Author:

McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-

Format:

Books

Summary:

Akimbo goes to the rescue of a zoologist who is injured on his father's game preserve.

Language:

English

ISBN - ISSN:

1582346925

UPC/EAN:

9781582346922

Physical Description:

64 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm

General Note:

Originally published: Great Britain : Methuen Children's Books, 1993.

Contents:

An unusual visitor -- A dangerous search begins -- Catching a crocodile! -- The baby crocodiles arrive -- Crocodile attack -- A dangerous swim -- Getting help.

Subject:

Rescues -- Fiction.

Crocodiles -- Fiction.

Game reserves -- Fiction.

Africa -- Fiction.

Fiction.

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When a visiting croc expert invites Akimbo along on a field study, Akimbo is thrilled. But when the crocodiles attack the guide, injuring him gravely, it will be up to Akimbo to cross a crocodile-infested river and jump start a truck to bring back help. A rousing new Akimbo adventure from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. Ages 7 to 9.

Author Notes

Alexander McCall Smith was born on August 24, 1948 in Zimbabwe. He was a professor of medical law at the University of Edinburgh, but he left in 2005 to focus on his writing. He has written over 60 books, including specialist academic titles including Forensic Aspects of Sleep and The Criminal Law of Botswana, short story collections including Portuguese Irregular Verbs, and children's books including The Perfect Hamburger. He is best known for the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He also writes the Corduroy Mansions, Isabel Dalhousie and 44 Scotland Street series.

He has received numerous awards, including The Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award and the 2004 United Kingdom's Author of the Year Award. His book, The Full Cupboard of Life, received the Saga Award for Wit in the United Kingdom. In 2007, he received a CBE for his services in literature.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

In a third paper-over-board tale, Akimbo and the Crocodile Man by Alexander McCall Smith, illus. by LeUyen Pham, the young hero who lives on the edge of an African game reserve (PW called the launch title a "fast-paced tale") must find help for a crocodile expert after the man is attacked by one of his specimens. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Kirkus Review

Akimbo's third adventure resembles his earlier experiences. A straightforward plot, spare storytelling and avuncular tone create a contemporary chapter book with an old-fashioned feel. Neither Akimbo's homeland nor his age is revealed, giving the story either a universal appeal or an oddly unfinished aspect, depending on your point of view. Akimbo is, as always, brave and clever. Intrigued by a zoologist studying crocodiles, Akimbo accompanies him while he works. When a crocodile attacks the scientist, Akimbo must find help. His success is never in question, making for very little real suspense in his dangerous trip through crocodile-infested waters. The convenient coincidences of his having recently learned how to hotwire an ignition and the arrival of one of his father's colleagues fit perfectly with the style of the series. Predictable but pleasant. (Fiction. 7-10) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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