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PUBLISHER: Birlinn General

FORMAT: Hardback

ISBN: 9781780275499

RRP: £12.99

PAGES: 384

PUBLICATION DATE:
July 5, 2018

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Young Precious: The Collected Adventures

Alexander McCall Smith

Iain McIntosh

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 girlshe had an extraordinary ability to solve mysteries. This volume contains all her first adventures, from the mystery of some missing snacksto the clues that lead to a family reunion.

Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of more than 80 books. He is one of the world’s most prolific and popular authors, whose bookshave been translated into more than 50 languages.Iain McIntosh has illustrated many of Alexander Alexander McCall Smith’s books, including the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and 44Scotland Street series.

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