The Mystery of the Missing Lion (Precious Ramotswe Mystery) - Tapa dura

"Precious' keen sense of right and wrong will inspire readers; her powers of observation may inspire budding detectives. . . . The straightforward plot, easy vocabulary and compelling setting make this a perfect step up from early chapter books. That McCall Smith brings a great sense of fun to his prose heightens the appeal."
--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Mystery of Meerkat Hill

"Written with the ease of a consummate storyteller, while Iain McIntosh's woodcuts . . . handsomely depict the terrain, people and animal life of Botswana."
--BookPage

"A marvelous chapter book ideal for young readers, and, really, all fans of McCall Smith." --Booklist (starred review)

Praise for The Great Cake Mystery

"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!"
--Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor-winning author of Lily's Crossing

"A detective is born! What a delightful, breezy read!"
--Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of The Magic Tree House series

"A sweet detective story, this book will introduce readers to a part of the world they might know little about."-
--The Washington Post

"Good for kids who like mysteries and stories about other cultures and friendship all packed into one."
--TIME for Kids magazine

The author's third exciting adventure for young Precious Ramotswe, years before she founded the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, includes illustrations by an award-winning artist and tells the story of how Precious and her resourceful friend Khumo used their detective skills to track down an escaped lion. Simultaneous and eBook.