Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

Name: Akimbo and the Crocodile Man
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 9781436117432

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Series: Akimbo #2

Narrator: Alexander McCall Smith

Unabridged: 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/18/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

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.

About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Moonkiszt on June 25, 2024

As a fan of Alexander McCall Smith, I thought I'd try on his Akimbo series for potential reads with my grandkids. . .I think they might be a palate chaser for some of the other books we are reading. This one is the third in the series. Akimbo is a bright, clever, willing to be led boy, working with a......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on May 22, 2019

Akimbo, a young African boy, is excited when John the “crocodile man” comes to visit his family. Not only has John written books about crocodiles, he has a huge scar where one bit him. John is in the area to find crocodile eggs, wait for them to hatch, and then tag them to see how many will survive......more

Goodreads review by Laura on September 26, 2020

This is an adventure book. The two people in it are very different from each other. I like how Akimbo is curious to learn how things happen. He wanted to know how a guy became someone who studied crocodiles. Akimbo is ready to help whenever he can and I like that. He has the bravery to cross over a......more

Goodreads review by Syrdarya on August 18, 2020

A family friend named John comes to visit, and Akimbo is impressed because John is a crocodile expert and has a project with with Akimbo can assist him. This is a very nice adventure story which taught me a bit about crocodiles. I will definitely read the other Akimbo books!......more

Goodreads review by Kristi on January 02, 2024

Alexander McCall Smith writes so clevely about Bertie in 44 Scotland Street that I thought I would try one of his children's books to see if they would be as delightful as the books for adults. Sorry to say it was a pretty mundane story with none of the Smith pizzazz. Kristi & Abby Tabby......more