Showing posts with label Alexander McCall Smith. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

BOOK REVIEW: The Great Cake Mystery, by Alexander McCall Smith

The Great Cake Mystery: 
Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case 
Series: A Number 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Book for Young Readers
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Illustrator: Iain McIntosh
Publisher: Anchor
Publication Date: April 3, 2012
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Originally published in the UK by Polygon on February 1, 2012, with the title "Precious and the Monkeys"
Source: local library (digital)
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Magda and I read this in one sitting. It's absolutely delightful! It's based on the character from The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, except it's her as a little girl, solving her first case. She's logical and adorable! My daughter and I were thoroughly charmed.