Book Series · 3 Books

Precious Ramotswe Mysteries Books

In order from The Great Cake Mystery to The Mystery of the Missing Lion.

The Precious Ramotswe Mysteries series is a set of 3 chapter books by Alexander McCall Smith, published between 2010 and 2013. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 95 pages. Subjects across the series include stealing, media tie-in, and solving crimes.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

The Great Cake Mystery

By Alexander McCall Smith

A young girl in Botswana solves a mystery at her school with the help of her friends and her own detective skills

96 pages· 6,381 words· Est. 54 min read

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Summary: Precious Ramotswe, a young girl in Botswana, dreams of being a detective. When a cake disappears from her classroom, suspicion falls on a classmate. Unconvinced, Precious embarks on a quest to find the real thief. As she delves into the mystery, she discovers that appearances can be deceiving and learns the art of investigation. Will she solve the case and clear her classmate's name? Join Precious on her journey of discovery, where every clue brings her closer to the truth and her dream of becoming a detective.

The complete set

Precious Ramotswe Mysteries Series

3 books · Published 2010–2013

Series

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$759

The Great Cake Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

A young girl in Botswana solves a mystery at her school with the help of her friends and her own detective skills

Series

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$759

The Mystery of Meerkat Hill

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

A young detective must solve the mystery of a missing cow.

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$759

The Mystery of the Missing Lion

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

A young detective and friend search for a missing lion in the wilds of Botswana.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Precious Ramotswe Mysteries series?

There are 3 books in the Precious Ramotswe Mysteries series. It began with The Great Cake Mystery in 2010, and the newest book, The Mystery of the Missing Lion, was published in 2013.