05513cam a2200469 4500 233435980 TxAuBib 20150605120000.0 ||||||s2012||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780449011430 0449011437 0152245e-bfd0-46b8-92e8-3eb0561821df OverDrive (Reserve ID) 663552 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948- The Great Cake Mystery [Libby Audiobook] : Precious Ramotswe Series, Book 1. Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, 2012. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 25MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 25MB. HTML:THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Young Readers Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, the basis of the HBO TV show, and its proprietor Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, and good humor—not to mention help from her loyal assistant, Grace Makutsi, and the occasional cup of tea. Have you ever said to yourself, Wouldn't it be nice to be a detective? This is the story of an African girl who says just that. Her name is Precious. When a piece of cake goes missing from her classroom, a traditionally built young boy is tagged as the culprit. Precious, however, is not convinced. She sets out to find the real thief. Along the way she learns that your first guess isn't always right. She also learns how to be a detective. From the Trade Paperback edition.. The heroine of Alexander McCall Smith's popular series becomes accessible to the younger set with this charming story. Precious Ramotswe dreamed of becoming a detective when she was a child, and her sharp observation and reasoning skills are obvious in this story of the future sleuth's first case. Adjoa Andoh brings Precious, and the land of Botswana, to life with her entertaining narration. The African names roll off her tongue, and she supplies mini-lessons that teach the listener to say them like a native. The story is enhanced by Andoh's authentic voice and obvious enjoyment. We can only hope more tales of the young Precious will be forthcoming. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine. AudioFile Magazine. "Stunning artwork. . . . A compelling plot and interesting secondary characters, especially classmates who are quick to make unfounded accusations and their teacher, who provides wisdom just when it is needed, will leave readers wanting more. One case where an adaptation from an adult book is as much fun to read as the original.". HTML:Kirkus Reviews, starred review. HTML:"This mini mystery and its jaw-dropping illustrations will please proto-detectives, both large and small. . . . What [McCall Smith]'s done with The Great Cake Mystery is unique. . . . His fans will pluck it up like so many of his other books. . . . A really fun read.". HTML:School Library Journal. HTML:"Told with an innocence that will captivate young readers, The Great Cake Mystery is a kind-hearted, feel-good story for all. Loved it!". HTML:Graham Salisbury, author of Under the Blood-Red Sun and the Calvin Coconut series. "Bold and striking, McIntosh's chunky, two-color woodcutlike pictures present evocative images of the African setting. This is a story, and a heroine, with impressive dimension.". HTML: - Publishers Weekly, starred review. "Kids will love this kind and clever new detective. They'll love the mystery, and they might even love the thieves. I look forward to more!". HTML:Patricia Reilly Giff, award-winning author of Wild Girl and other books. HTML:"A detective is born! What a delightful, breezy read!". HTML:Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of The Magic Tree House series. "Good for kids who like mysteries and stories about other cultures and friendship all packed into one.". HTML:TIME for Kids magazine. Juvenile Fiction. Mystery. Media Type: Audiobook. Notable Children's Recordings. Listen Up Award. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2015-08-05 20:00:03. Andoh, Adjoa. http://camellia.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=0152245e-bfd0-46b8-92e8-3eb0561821df http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-25/1191-1/663552-TheGreatCakeMystery.wma Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/663552-TheGreatCakeMystery.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=0152245E-BFD0-46B8-92E8-3EB0561821DF&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-25/1191-1/663552-TheGreatCakeMystery.wma Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/663552-TheGreatCakeMystery.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) http://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=0152245E-BFD0-46B8-92E8-3EB0561821DF&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)