Precious and the Zebra Necklace
Written by Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by Adjoa Andoh
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Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the award-winning series The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and he now devotes his time to the writing of fiction, including the 44 Scotland Street and the Isabel Dalhousie series. He is the author of over eighty books on a wide array of subjects, and his work has been translated into forty-six languages. Before becoming a full-time writer he was for many years Professor of Medical Law at Edinburgh.
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- vanessaRating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I was in tears. Just.. precious! for adults and children alike
- Claudia MartinRating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sweet little book that’s a great children’s version of the beloved No. 1 Ladies Dectective’s Agency.