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Akimbo and the Elephants

by Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith
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Born in Zimbabwe, New York Times best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith uses his first-hand knowledge of Africa to connect with his young audience and supply his Akimbo chapter books with vivid details. In a central African animal sanctuary, young Akimbo sees the carcass of a mother elephant rotting in the sun. Hearing that his ranger father rarely catches these killers, Akimbo hatches a secret plan to apprehend these villains himself. But are the dangers too daunting for this aspiring hero? "This story ... conveys appreciation and respect for the African landscape, culture, and people ." -Booklist
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Series: Akimbo Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781449894610
  • File size: 26787 KB
  • Release date: January 18, 2006
  • Duration: 00:55:48

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  • ISBN: 9781449894610
  • File size: 26836 KB
  • Release date: January 18, 2006
  • Duration: 00:55:48
  • Number of parts: 1
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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature

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English

Born in Zimbabwe, New York Times best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith uses his first-hand knowledge of Africa to connect with his young audience and supply his Akimbo chapter books with vivid details. In a central African animal sanctuary, young Akimbo sees the carcass of a mother elephant rotting in the sun. Hearing that his ranger father rarely catches these killers, Akimbo hatches a secret plan to apprehend these villains himself. But are the dangers too daunting for this aspiring hero? "This story ... conveys appreciation and respect for the African landscape, culture, and people ." -Booklist
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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature
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