Max Champion and the Great Race Car Robbery
(Author) Alexander McCall SmithStart your engines and get in gear for an action-packed story from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith, with fun and energetic illustrations by Kate Hindley.When Max finds an old car that has his last name - Champion - on the bonnet, he learns that his grandfather used to make some of the best cars around ... and race them! That is, until his ideas book and his favourite car, Arabella, were stolen by greedy rival Mr Grabber.Can Max find a way to get back what Grandfather Gus lost? And will Arabella ever be seen again?
Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific Scottish writer best known for his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, which follows the adventures of Precious Ramotswe in Botswana. His writing style is characterized by gentle humor, vivid descriptions of landscapes, and insightful observations on human nature. McCall Smith's works often explore themes of morality, ethics, and the complexities of human relationships. He has made significant contributions to the genre of contemporary fiction, particularly in the realm of cozy mysteries and feel-good novels. His most famous work, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has been adapted into a successful television series and has garnered international acclaim for its charming characters and engaging storytelling.