Dianne Hofmeyr

Dianne Hofmeyr

  • 5 stars across 49 books
Dianne Hofmeyr grew up next to the sea on the southern tip of Africa. Her travels with notebook and camera through places like Egypt, Tunisia, Senegal, Zimbabwe and just about everywhere in Africa have led to stories that have won the prestigious M-Net Book Prize, the Sanlam Gold for Youth Literature and the Young Africa Award. Di currently lives in Central London.
3rd September 2015

Zeraffa Giraffa

This is the astonishing true story of Zeraffa, a giraffe who was sent as a gift from Egypt to France in 1826. A young bo... MoreZeraffa Giraffa

(4 reviews) Review
4th March 2021

Storm Dragon

"Watch out, dragons. We're coming!" Rain raps the windows. Wind rattles the doors. And off they go, grandchild and gran... MoreStorm Dragon

(3 reviews) Review
4th September 2014

The Magic Bojabi Tree

Python has wrapped himself around the melon/mango/pomegranate tree with its delicious fruit, and he won't share the frui... MoreThe Magic Bojabi Tree

(2 reviews) Review
4th May 2017

My Daddy is a Silly Monkey

My daddy is a great big bear. He gets out of bed and grumbles and grouches, scratches and yawns! This charming picture ... MoreMy Daddy is a Silly Monkey

(1 review) Review
5th October 2017

The Glassmaker's Daughter

Daniela the glassmaker's daughter is grumpy and never smiles. Her father promises a beautiful glass palace to anyone who... MoreThe Glassmaker's Daughter

(1 review) Review
9th July 2020

Paris Cat

'Awarded a WHITE RAVEN in 2012 by the International Youth Library Foundation' A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris ... MoreParis Cat

(1 review) Review
3rd June 2021

Tiger Walk

One day Tom draws a tiger, inspired by his visit to the art gallery... That night, when Tom can’t sleep, the tiger pads ... MoreTiger Walk

(1 review) Review
5th May 2009

Eye of the Sun

In this exciting sequel, Tuthmosis's brother, Amenhotep, struggles with the priests and his power-hungry young wife, Nef... MoreEye of the Sun

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1st May 2010

Fiddle-dee-dee

This stunning new edition of 12 popular anthologies features work from outstanding authors such as Joy Cowley, Margaret ... MoreFiddle-dee-dee

(0 reviews) Review
25th July 2001

The Waterbearer

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