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A marvelous chapter book ideal for young readers, and, really, all fans of McCall Smith.
— Booklist (starred review)
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“The author’s detailed storytelling skills take readers right into the
lush Okavango Delta. This easy chapter book is great for
cross-curricular projects on Botswana or safari animals…A must-have title that exemplifies diversity in fiction.”
— School Library Journal
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Precious’ keen sense of right and wrong will inspire readers; her powers of observation may inspire budding detectives. . . . The straightforward plot, easy vocabulary and compelling setting make this a perfect step up from early chapter books. That McCall Smith brings a great sense of fun to his prose heightens the appeal.
— Kirkus Reviews
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Written with the ease of a consummate storyteller, while Iain McIntosh’s woodcuts . . . handsomely depict the terrain, people and animal life of Botswana.
— BookPage
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Kids will love this kind and clever new detective. They’ll love the mystery, and they might even love the thieves. I look forward to more!
— Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor–winning author of Lily’s Crossing
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"A detective is born! What a delightful, breezy read!
— Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of The Magic Tree House series
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A sweet detective story, this book will introduce readers to a part of the world they might know little about.” —The Washington Post
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Good for kids who like mysteries and stories about other cultures and friendship all packed into one.
— TIME for Kids magazine
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“A compact but entertaining mystery full of fascinating details.”
— Booklist
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“The straightforward plot, easy vocabulary, and compelling
setting make this a perfect step up from early chapter books. That McCall Smith
brings a great sense of fun to his prose heightens the appeal…Precious’ keen sense of right and
wrong will inspire readers; her powers of observation may inspire budding
detectives.”
— Kirkus Reviews