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Young Precious

The Collected Adventures

Alexander McCall Smith
Revealing that Precious Ramotswe's sleuthing talents were in great demand in her Botswanan community long before she established The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency, Alexander McCall Smith recaps four of her most perplexing childhood cases. Age 7+
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Birlinn
  • Year: 2021
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 368pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 204x137mm
  • ISBN: 9781780277417
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.5kg
Product code:
535874
Category tags:
6-8 years
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Children’s
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Children’s Fiction
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Reluctant Readers
,
Teachers' Picks
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Once upon a time in Botswana there was a little girl called Precious, who grew up to become a famous detective. But even as a young girl she had an extraordinary ability to solve mysteries. This volume contains all her first adventures, from the mystery of some missing snacks to the clues that lead to a family reunion.



This is a special collection which includes all four of the Young Precious adventures so far



Precious and the Monkeys



Precious and the Missing Lion



Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill



Precious and the Zebra Necklace
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