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Akimbo and the Snakes (Akimbo)

by Alexander Mcc Smith

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Akimbo cant believe his luck when his father allows him to visit his uncle Peters snake park. And when a local village calls to report a sighting of a green mamba snakethe rarest and most deadly one of allAkimbo hopes to help his uncle catch it for the park.  But little does he expect to find himself trapped face to face with the deadliest of reptiles.

 

Bestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith brings the majesty and dangers of Africa to life in this vividly imagined adventure for young readers.

Synopsis:

Bestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith brings the majesty and dangers of Africa to life in this vividly imagined adventure for young readers. This edition includes fun facts about snakes. 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. A professor of medical law at Edinburgh University, he was born in what is now Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana.

 

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:
9781599900346
Author:
Smith, Alexander Mcc
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrator:
Pham, LeUyen
Author:
Smith, Alexander McCall
Author:
McCall Smith, Alexander
Author:
Pham, LeUyen
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
People & Places - Africa
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Akimbo
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 2 to 4
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
7.34x5.04x.22 in. .17 lbs.
Age Level:
07-09

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