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Akimbo and the Crocodile Man (Paperback)

by Alexander McCall Smith (Author), LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Praise for the Akimbo series:
 
"Akimbo is a very brave little boy who keeps his wits about him even when he’s being stalked by a rhino." —New York Times Book Review
 
"Satisfying page-turners that celebrate kids’ curiosity, love of adventure, and capacity to care for the world they inhabit." —Parenting magazine
 
"The tale’s brevity, Smith’s concise writing and Pham’s evocative full-page half-tone illustrations make this an attractive choice for reluctant readers." —Publishers Weekly
 
"A straightforward plot, spare storytelling and avuncular tone create a contemporary chapter book with an old-fashioned feel." —Kirkus Reviews


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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.


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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books (July 24, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1599900335
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599900339
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,332 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Akimbo The Innovator, June 19, 2006
By Jon Linden (Warren, N.J. United States) - See all my reviews
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In this Akimbo book, Smith brings us an Akimbo wizened by age and adventure. Here Akimbo wishes to accompany the crocodile man who is tagging baby crocodiles in order to study survival rate in that part of the jungle. Most baby crocodiles become meals for other larger animals, and there was an interest to observe the number that survived to adulthood.

On the journey, the Crocodile Man, John, actually does get attacked by a crocodile and his leg is hurt. Akimbo has to figure out a way to get his friend to hospital soon or he will bleed to death. This is where Akimbo applies his innovative talent. Perhaps Smith goes a bit further than can be expected, but Akimbo is an extraordinary boy.

As always, Akimbo works for that which is right in human society. It is right to help a friend if they are hurt. It may even be a cause to break rules especially if it will save a life and not endanger any other life. This is the crux of Smith's message. Akimbo follows his instincts about what is right and wrong and uses his imagination and creativity and finds the needed solutions to his dilemmas.

The book is recommended highly for children age 5 through 10. It can easily by read to younger children by parents as well. The book is a wonderful story of another adventure in the life of Akimbo in the African forest.
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4.0 out of 5 stars We Will Get More Akimbo Books, November 26, 2008
By SS "NoVA Mama" (Ashburn, VA) - See all my reviews
Usually when I read to my 6-, 4-, and 3-year-olds, I find myself saying "be quiet" over and over again. But my threesome has been captivated as I read Akimbo to them over the past several days. It has a good mixture of fantasy (with a young boy hot-wiring a truck) and reality (John's crocodile bites) without being too graphic. I did not feel the need to censor myself as I was reading. We like the pictures, too. My son (the 6-year old) wants us to read Akimbo and the Lions next.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A fairytale, November 23, 2008
By Reisetante (Azusa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
While this is actually a children's book I enjoyed it nevertheless because I am facinated with African folklore and anything to do with African culture and the beautiful animals.
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