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Start with Akimbo and the Lions and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.

5 books
Published 1992 to 2008
Status: Likely complete

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Akimbo and the Lions

Start with Akimbo and the Lions

Book 1 by Alexander McCall Smith • Published 1992

Akimbo lives near a game reserve, and his father’s work as a ranger brings him close to wild animals. When lions are threatened, Akimbo has to be brave and clever, learning how protection and respect go together.

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Akimbo reading order

Ends with Akimbo and the Baboons

  1. 1
    Akimbo and the Lions

    Book 1:Akimbo and the Lions

    Alexander McCall Smith • 1992

    Akimbo lives near a game reserve, and his father’s work as a ranger brings him close to wild animals. When lions are threatened, Akimbo has to be brave and clever, learning how protection and respect go together.

  2. 2
    Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

    Book 2:Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

    Alexander McCall Smith • 1993

    Akimbo’s life on the reserve brings him face to face with danger tied to crocodiles and human greed. With his father’s work in the background, he has to rely on courage and quick thinking to help protect the animals.

  3. 3
    Akimbo and the Elephants

    Book 3:Akimbo and the Elephants

    Alexander McCall Smith • 2005

    Akimbo’s life on a game reserve brings him close to elephants and the dangers they face. When trouble threatens the animals, he has to act with courage and care, learning how responsibility can be bigger than fear.

  4. 4
    Akimbo and the Snakes

    Book 4:Akimbo and the Snakes

    Alexander McCall Smith • 2006

    On the reserve, snakes and human fear can create dangerous misunderstandings. Akimbo has to face real risk while learning to stay calm and think clearly, in a fast children’s adventure that keeps wildlife and responsi...

  5. 5
    Akimbo and the Baboons

    Book 5:Akimbo and the Baboons

    Alexander McCall Smith • 2008

    Akimbo runs into trouble involving baboons and the human problems that follow animals around. He must act quickly and thoughtfully, using knowledge of the reserve to prevent harm and to prove he can handle responsibil...

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Akimbo FAQ

What is the best order to read the Akimbo series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Akimbo and the Lions.

How many books are in the Akimbo series?

There are 5 books currently listed in the Akimbo series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Akimbo series?

New readers should start with Akimbo and the Lions, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Akimbo series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1992 to 2008.