Akimbo and the Snakes

Name: Akimbo and the Snakes
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 9781428198654

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Series: Akimbo #4

Narrator: Alexander McCall Smith

Unabridged: 1 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/26/2007

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

New York Times best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith pens a tale that's sure to please children and their parents. Ten-year-old Akimbo gets to spend several days with his uncle Peter at his east African snake park! His uncle first takes him on a tour of the snake-filled sanctuary. Soon Akimbo learns important facts about snakes and helps his uncle with various tasks from milking cobra venom to feeding constrictors. But when local livestock begin dropping dead, he and his uncle must capture the offending green mamba-a rare and deadly snake.

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 Kirjapallo

Olipas jännittävä! Tämä kirja sai todella kiinnostumaan käärmeistä. :) Teksti ei kuitenkaan tuntunut kovin helppolukuiselta, joten suosittelen suht varmoille lukijoille.......more

Goodreads review by Shaunterria

I had no plans to read this middle grade book by McCall Smith, but found it while shelving one morning and happened to pick it up. Like the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency mysteries, this story is written in a highly accessible style that draws the reader in. The author has a unique way of painting p......more

Goodreads review by Steph

Initially, I was not sure whether I would enjoy reading this book as I am not a great fan of snakes. However, once I started reading it, I really enjoyed it and learnt so much. This is a brilliant, fun and educational book to read. The book tells the story of Akimbo and the adventurous trip he exper......more

Goodreads review by Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all)

Very much better than the "young Precious" stories and quite a lot better than the run of McCall Smith's children's books that I've read. Google doesn't seem to recognise Akimbo as a name, only the phrase "arms akimbo", but then Google may not speak African languages. I seem to have missed any refer......more

Goodreads review by Marcy

We are 4 for 4! What will I do when we finish the final book. My 4 and 6 year olds are hooked! This was a great story that held their suspense at the end....even mine! It had a great ending. AMS has done it once again!......more