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Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

Akimbo and the Crocodile Man( )
Illustrator: Pham, LeUyen
Author: McCall Smith, Alexander
Series title:Akimbo Ser.
ISBN:978-1-59990-033-9
Publication Date:Jul 2007
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Imprint:Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $4.95
Book Description:

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. Ages 7 to 9.

Book Details
Pages:80
Detailed Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / General
Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Alligators & Crocodiles
Juvenile Fiction / Places / Africa
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.04 x 7.34 x 0.23 Inches
Book Weight:0.17 Pounds
Author Biography
McCall Smith, Alexander (Illustrator)
Alexander McCall Smith was born on August 24, 1948 in Zimbabwe. He was a professor of medical law at the University of Edinburgh, but he left in 2005 to focus on his writing. He has written over 60 books, including specialist academic titles including Forensic Aspects of Sleep and The Criminal Law of Botswana, short story collections including Portuguese Irregular Verbs, and children's books including The Perfect Hamburger. He is best known for the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He also writes the Corduroy Mansions, Isabel Dalhousie and 44 Scotland Street series.

He has received numerous awards, including The Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award and the 2004 United Kingdom's Author of the Year Award. His book, The Full Cupboard of Life, received the Saga Award for Wit in the United Kingdom. In 2007, he received a CBE for his services in literature.

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