Akimbo and the Snakes by Alexander McCall Smith audiobook

Akimbo and the Snakes

By Alexander McCall Smith
Read by Alexander McCall Smith

Recorded Books, Inc.

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9781664473553

  • ISBN: 9781664581388

Runtime: 0.90 Hours
Category: Fiction
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

Summary

Summary

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.

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Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Sir Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of over 120 novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the American Academy of Arts Medal for Literature, the Lifetime Award of the Scottish cultural organization, the Saltire Society, the UK Author of the Year Award, and honorary degrees from thirteen universities in Europe and North America.

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Details

Available Formats : CD, Library CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 0.90
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English