The Great Cake Mystery / Alexander McCall Smith / 73 pages

In this children's book, the author shares a story from the childhood of one of his most famous characters, Precious Ramotswe from the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency.  The book is written in McCall Smith's very graceful language.  Honestly, his books just make you feel good about everything because they have good and true characters.  This would be a fantastic read aloud for a 2nd or 3rd grade classroom, a lunch and munch at the library or family reading.  A book discussion guide and curriculum links are included at the back of the book.  The exquisite black and red woodcuts that liberally illustrate the story are wonderful and add greatly to the experience of sharing this book.  Includes a glossary and pronunciation guide for most of the Botswanna names.  Highly recommended!