Now available in paperback, the next book in Alexander McCall Smith's Akimbo series

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 halftone 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

ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH has written more than fifty books, including the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency mysteries and The Sunday Philosophy Club. A professor of medical law at Edinburgh University, he lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. www.alexandermccallsmith.com

LEUYEN PHAM has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Big Sister, Little Sister; Sing-Along Song; and Piggies in a Polka. She lives in San Francisco, California. www.leuyenpham.com