Noah Wild and the Floating Zoo

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It's full-time monkey business on the high seas in this new family adventure from Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Noah cant believe it when he finds out his uncle owns a zoo! But the zoo is closing down, and there are animals who need homes. Before he knows it, Noah and his family are setting sail on a round-the-world trip returning the zoo animals to the places they were born. But when they try to return one very cheeky monkey, theyre in for a whole boat-load of trouble!

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A racy tale with a positive message that will keep young readers turning the pages * Creative Steps on MAX CHAMPION AND THE GREAT RACE CAR ROBBERY *
A heart-warming tale about an ordinary boy performing an extraordinary feat. The super illustrations enhance this charming story * Ed on the Web on MAX CHAMPION AND THE GREAT RACE CAR ROBBERY *
Superb! * Books Monthly on MAX CHAMPION AND THE GREAT RACE CAR ROBBERY *
A charming and witty story about achieving what you wish for -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian on FREDDIE MOLE, LION TAMER *
Fizzingly illustrated by Kate Hindley, Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer is a tale of bravery rewarded, positively a-thrum with human decency in the face of adversity -- Kitty Empire * Observer on FREDDIE MOLE, LION TAMER *

Author Bio

Alexander McCall Smith CBE is the author of over sixty books, including the internationally bestselling series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. He has won three Author of the Year awards (British Book Awards, Booksellers Association and Waterstones). Alexander lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Nicola Kinnear is an illustrator, designer and maker from Kent, England. She has illustrated numerous books for other writers, and also written and illustrated her own. She loves things magical and whimsical and is inspired by nature and folklore.