Akimbo and the Elephants

Name: Akimbo and the Elephants
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 9781440795480

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Series: Akimbo #3

Narrator: Alexander McCall Smith

Unabridged: 1 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/13/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

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

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 Orbi

Alexandera volim zbog knjige o Angusu koja je nesto najdivnije ikad, ali i ova ekoloska africka djecja prica je bas prekrasna. Zna on s atmosferom. Tamo si... kad kaze "Africka noc nikad nije tiha. Zacuo je zvuk insekata; ostro cicanje koje nikada nije prestajalo. Bilo je svugdje - iza njega, oko nj......more

Goodreads review by Anastasia

Very interesting and tense! Akimbo decides to take on the poachers all by himself. He is determined to save the elephants! Ethical dilemmas abound and parents will definitely want to talk to their kids about best choices. Well-written.......more

Goodreads review by Mrs G

Set in Africa, an adventure story involving poachers, elephants and a boy called Akimbo, a ranger's son. A good early chapter book for Y3+.......more