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Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

by Alexander Mcc Smith

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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.

Synopsis:

When a visiting croc expert invites him along on a field study, Akimbo is thrilled. But when the crocodiles attack the guide, its up to Akimbo to cross a crocodile-infested river and jump start a truck to bring back help. This edition includes fun facts about crocodiles. Illustrations.

About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith has written more than 50 books, including the bestselling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency mysteries and The Sunday Philosophy Club. He has also written the previous two books in the Akimbo series. A professor of medical law at Edinburgh University, he was born in what is now Zimbabwe.

LeUyen Pham has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Big Sister, Little Sister; Sing-Along Song; and Piggies in a Polka. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781599900339
Author:
Smith, Alexander Mcc
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrator:
Pham, LeUyen
Author:
Smith, Alexander McCall
Author:
McCall Smith, Alexander
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Crocodiles
Subject:
Rescues
Subject:
Animals - Alligators & Crocodiles
Subject:
People & Places - Africa
Subject:
Africa
Publication Date:
July 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
67
Dimensions:
7.20x5.10x.26 in. .16 lbs.
Age Level:
07-09

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