The White Giraffe
Author | : Lauren St John |
Publisher | : Orion Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2010-05-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781444002102 |
ISBN-13 | : 1444002104 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The first book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe. When tragedy strikes on a winter's night in England, Martine is sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa. Her wild, beautiful new home is riddled with secrets, but lonely Martine finds comfort in the legend of a white giraffe and in mysterious Grace, who believes Martine has a powerful gift. Defying her grandmother by entering the reserve alone, Martine is plunged into a world of danger, mystery and adventure. Who can she trust? And how far will she go to save the only friend she has ever known?