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.
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"We are 3 for 3! My 4 and 6 year old love this series! It gives them just enough suspense and then a feel good ending. They are wishing tomorrow away so we can start reading the next book!"
— Marcy (4 out of 5 stars)
" I liked learning about Crocidiles "
— Magdalyn, 12/10/2013" Great writing in that difficult early chapter book phase. Akimbo saves his friend who is hurt by a crocodile. "
— Jessica, 8/12/2012" We loved this book! It was educational and action-packed! Akimbo is a wonderful character- a young boy called upon to be responsible and brave! Excellent series- so glad we discovered it! "
— Emily, 3/21/2011" Definitely after the lion cub story, since there's reference to it in the story. Akimbo show a lot of bravery (going for help alone), intelligence (using the log as a canoe) and abilities (hotwiring the car). "
— Cherisse, 2/13/2011" Written by the man who brought adults the Ladies Number 1 Detective Agency, this is a series of kids books (mid to late grammar school) also set in Africa--very well done--Akimbo is a keeper "
— Catherine, 7/9/2010" Great writing in that difficult early chapter book phase. Akimbo saves his friend who is hurt by a crocodile. "
— Jessica, 2/3/2009Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. In 2004 he was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year and Booksellers Association Author of the Year. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and has served with many national and international organizations concerned with bioethics. He was born in what is now known as Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana.