Books For Keeps
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • Articles
  • Past Issues
  • Latest Issue
  • Authors and Artists
  • Latest News
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
November 5, 2015/in Fiction 8-10 Junior/Middle /by Angie Hill
BfK Rating:
BfK 215 November 2015
Reviewer: Caroline Downie
ISBN: 978-1780273273
Price: £9.99
Publisher: BC Books
Genre: Fiction
Age Range: 8-10 Junior/Middle
Length: 96pp
Buy the Book

Precious and the Zebra Necklace

Author: Alexander McCall SmithIllustrator: Iain McIntosh

This is McCall Smith back where I first read his books, strong simple reading for emergent readers.  He is also back with his most famous character, Precious Ramotswe.

Precious as a girl is like her adult self, very kind and very curious.  When a new girl comes to her school she soon takes her under her wing.  But there is a mystery about Nancy, all she has of her mother is a photograph and a necklace made with zebra charms.

With a little help they trace where Nancy’s mother’s village must be and go to find it.  They almost immediately get lost in the bush and are rescued by a San boy.  All turns out well in the end.

It is a lovely story with a very distinctive voice, just like the adult Precious Ramotswe books, and beautifully illustrated by Iain McIntosh in three coloured prints.  I think any child would love the adventure of the story, the setting and the illustrations of wild animals in the bush.

Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail
http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bfklogo.png 0 0 Angie Hill http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bfklogo.png Angie Hill2015-11-05 19:15:002021-07-13 18:17:02Precious and the Zebra Necklace

Search for a specific review

Author Search

Search







Generic filters




Filter by Member Types


Book Author

BfK 254 May 2022 Download BfK Issue BfK 254 May 2022
Skip to an Issue:

About Us

Launched in 1980, we’ve reviewed hundreds of new children’s books each year and published articles on every aspect of writing for children.

Read More

Follow Us

Latest News

Peter Bently and Steven Lenton named winners of The Children’s Book Award 2022

June 27, 2022

Shortlist for the 2022 SLA Information Book Award

June 23, 2022

2022 Yoto Carnegie Greenaway Winners Announced

June 16, 2022

Contact Us

Books for Keeps,
30 Winton Avenue,
London,
N11 2AT

Telephone: 0780 789 3369

ISSN: 0143-909X (this is our International Standard Serial Number).

© Copyright 2022 - Books For Keeps | Proudly Built by Lemongrass Media - Web Design Buckinghamshire
The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower Walter’s Wonderful Web: a book about shapes
Scroll to top