The Baboons Who Went This Way and That: Folk Tales From Africa A man with a tree growing out of his head? A woman with children made of wax? A bird that can be milked? With more stories from his original celebration of African folktales, ‘The Girl Who Married A Lion’, let Alexander McCall Smith once again take you to a land where the bizarre is everyday and magic is real.
Akimbo can’t believe his luck when his father allows him to visit his uncle Peter’s snake park. And when a local village calls to report a sighting of a green mamba snake – the rarest and most deadly one of all – Akimbo hopes to help his uncle catch it for the park. But little does he expect to find himself trapped face to face with the deadliest of reptiles. Bestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith brings the majesty and dangers of Africa to life in this vividly imagined adventure for young readers.
There are times when ladies must use all their wisdom and good sense to solve life’s mysteries. Mme Ramotswe, owner of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, is just one of the capable ladies who will enchant you in these tales of love, heartbreak, hope and the cleverness of ladies. Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark gift for storytelling to these five delightful short stories.
Akimbo and The Elephants Alexander McCall Smith Reader: Alexander McCall Smith Audio Length: 54 min. MP3 320kbps. 130 mb On the African game preserve where his father works, Akimbo devises a dangerous plan to capture a ring of elephant poachers.
Akimbo and The Lions Alexander McCall Smith Reader: Alexander McCall Smith Audio Length: 54 min. Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times best-selling author of the acclaimed Ladies' Detective Agency series, captures the hearts and imaginations of young listeners with the unique and tender tale of Akimbo and his lion, Simba.
