Akimbo and the Elephants Audiobook

" Loved this story - the courageous actions of a boy help catch elephant poachers. Grades 3/4 "

" I read this book about three years ago to my brother. "

" Such a sweet little series. The character is a charming little boy with a big heart for the animals on the reserve where his dad is a ranger. I need to recommend this to more kids. Same author as the No. 1 Ladies' Detective series. "

" Great for elementary readers. Likeable main character and setting!!! (Dialogue not "quite right" for me.) "

" An interesting story about a young boy and his love for the elephants of his country and a scheme to save them from poachers. "

" A lovely tale of a boy, who makes a difficult decision to try to right a wrong in his homeland. His method gave my class a chance to discuss "does the means justify the end" - in second grade vocabulary "

" i think this book is good and a little bite sad when peolpe are trying to kill the elephants "

" I think this was my favorite. It was highly adventurous and a little scary. Smith did well with this one. read it to a little one during a thunder storm to add some spice. "

" This was a cute book, but I was a little bit disappointed. Akimbo is certainly good and heroic, but I'm not sure how believable the story is. However, if it gives kids the inspiration to try to make a difference in their own world, that would be recommendation enough for this book. "

" Amazing. Children's book (4th grade - ish) but my first graders found it really interesting. Alexander McCall Smith is such a talented author. I think many adults would love this book as well. "

" This little book was quite the adventure! May put it on the list for future book discussions. "

" 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 "

" Story of reserve ranger's son helping to catch ivory poachers. This would make a great movie! Narrated by the author. "

" Perhaps not the best in this series but satisfying in the way that these books are. "

" I don't want to spoil it for others but finally the wedding happens but with drama of course. "

" I love these characters! Reading these books is like visiting with old friends. I smile through the entire book. I have read that this might be the last in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. I sincerely hope not. What will we do without them. "

" I love this series. Easy to read and an interesting look at life in Africa. I rented the HBO movie version of this series and enjoyed that, too! "

" I love the language of Botswana via McCall Smith. I feel I need a Mma Ramotswae book every summer. "

" I have great admiration for Alexander McCall Smith. How does he do it - write all these books that are so different and fresh and such a pleasure to read? I am envious. And am looking forward to the next installment... "

" Actually, another 3.5. This book continues in the same vein as the previous Ladies' Detective Agency books. You have to appreciate the simplicity and downright goodness that permeates the main characters. "

" Another romp through the world of Mma Ramotswe and her friends. More great cameos from Mma Makutsi's shoes. All around good fun. "

" Another fun read from McCall Smith. "

" Mankind can learn a lot from Mma Ramotswe. "

" Alexander McCall Smith comes through again. "

" I love the affirming, kind, yet intriguing nature of the conundrums in this series. "

" Charming as always - I love this series of books for its insights into the human condition - all rendered with gentle humor. Great read. "