Akimbo and the Lions

Name: Akimbo and the Lions
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 9781440795497

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Series: Akimbo #1

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

Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times best-selling author of the acclaimed #1 Ladies' Detective Agency) series, captures the hearts and imaginations of young listeners with the unique and tender tale of Akimbo and his lion, Simba. When Akimbo and his park ranger father accidentally capture a lion cub, Akimbo decides to name it Simba and care for it. The two soon become inseparable. But when Simba grows too big, Akimbo must make the right choice for his wild friend. "Akimbo emerges as a brave, caring protagonist who faces dilemmas and danger in the service of the animals and people he loves."-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

Predivno, toplo i nekako ispravno? <3......more

Goodreads review by Abby

Um....... I dunno, this book was okay. For an adventure about lions on Africa, I found it a little boring, actually? For me there weren't enough details about the setting and especially the people and culture to make it seem realistic. This is the only one of the Akimbo books I've read and maybe I w......more

Goodreads review by Peacegal

Strong visual imagery of life on an African wildlife preserve as young Akimbo helps his park ranger father when word comes that a lion has been preying on cattle on nearby farms. The plan is to live-trap the lion and relocate the animal, but Akimbo and his dad are in for a surprise when they discove......more