Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith

  • 5 stars across 56 books
Alexander McCall Smith has written more than 100 books but is best known for his internationally acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series which has now been translated into 40 languages and sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
3rd October 2005

The Spaghetti Tangle

John and Nicky have never eaten spaghetti and would give anything for the occasional bowl of chips or piece of chocolate... MoreThe Spaghetti Tangle

(18 reviews) Review
1st April 2019

The Case of the Vanishing Granny

Roll up! Roll up! The Shortbread Family Circus is in town! Introducing the first tale in The Big Top Myster... MoreThe Case of the Vanishing Granny

(14 reviews) Review
1st February 2018

Hari and His Electric Feet

With an authentic Indian backdrop, this is a feel-good story of young kids chasing big dreams that shimmers with all of ... MoreHari and His Electric Feet

(11 reviews) Review
7th April 2016

Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer

Roll up, roll up for a sensational circus story from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series,... MoreFreddie Mole, Lion Tamer

(7 reviews) Review
2nd October 2015

School Ship Tobermory: A School Ship Tobermory Adventure (Book 1)

Follow the exploits of the children who go to a most unusual school - the sail-powered training ship Tobermory. When a... MoreSchool Ship Tobermory: A School Ship Tobermory Adventure (Book 1)

(3 reviews) Review
22nd September 2016

Precious and the Zebra Necklace: A New Case for Precious Ramotswe

Well before Precious Ramotswe founded her Number One Ladies' Detective Agency, as an eight-year-old girl she was alrea... MorePrecious and the Zebra Necklace: A New Case for Precious Ramotswe

(3 reviews) Review
7th May 2015

The Akimbo Adventures

Three classic adventure tales from the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, now together in paperba... MoreThe Akimbo Adventures

(2 reviews) Review
2nd September 2014

Good Dog Lion

A beautiful, heartwarming story set in Africa about a young boy and his yearning for a pet dog. From internationally bes... MoreGood Dog Lion

(2 reviews) Review
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  • Hari and His Electric Feet

    Hari and His Electric Feet

    by libcmr

    We all loved the Indian setting but for some reason we just couldn't get on with this book. 
    No denying Alexander McCall Smith is a good writer, but ...

  • Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer

    Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer

     This is a super tale of little Freddie who gets himself a job in a travelling circus while his Mum is working away. He works hard doing all sorts of ...

  • Akimbo and the Elephants

    Akimbo and the Elephants

    by Reebs

    Akimbo is devastated when he sees a baby elephant all by itself after poachers kill its family. He can’t stop thinking if another elephant herd will a...