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.
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 * 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 * Observer on FREDDIE MOLE, LION TAMER *