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The White Giraffe Series Series

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A beautiful animal adventure series for readers aged 9+, set in Africa where a young girl's bond with a very special giraffe takes her on mysterious and incredible journeys, perfect for fans of The Last Wild, Wolf Brother and The Twitchers. 

When eleven-year-old Martine moves from the UK to a reserve in South Africa at her grandmother's, she will not only be introduced to new people, make new friends and learn a new culture, she will also learn to connect with animals and develops a special bond with a white giraffe. Over the course of five books, Martine will make her mark by befriending and saving animals, from dolphins and leopards to elephants and rhinos.

If you're looking for an evocative, beautiful and fast-paced read, this nature adventure series will have you spellbound from start to finish, with its breathtaking landscapes. Lauren St. John's books are also an excellent way to raise awareness surrounding animal endangerment, climate change and the protection of all living beings. 

This is a true comfort read, where happy endings marry long-lasting and heart-warming friendships, all against a backdrop of adventure. 

All the White Giraffe books in order: 

Book 1: The White Giraffe (2007)
Book 2: Dolphin Song (2008)
Book 3: The Last Leopard (2009)
Book 4: The Elephants Tale (2010)
Book 5: Operation Rhino (2016)

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The first book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine ... MoreThe White Giraffe: Book 1

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The White Giraffe 20th Anniversary Edition: Book 1
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The White Giraffe 20th Anniversary Edition: Book 1

The 20th anniversary edition of the beloved and bestselling The White Giraffe, featuring stunning new illustrations from... MoreThe White Giraffe 20th Anniversary Edition: Book 1

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The White Giraffe Series: Dolphin Song: Book 3
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The White Giraffe Series: Dolphin Song: Book 3

The second book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine... MoreThe White Giraffe Series: Dolphin Song: Book 3

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The White Giraffe Series: The Lion Cub's Secret: Book 2
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The White Giraffe Series: The Lion Cub's Secret: Book 2

Lauren St John's White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or redi... MoreThe White Giraffe Series: The Lion Cub's Secret: Book 2

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The Last Leopard
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The Last Leopard

Martine is looking forward to the holidays and riding Jemmy, her white giraffe, until an accident sends her and Ben on a... MoreThe Last Leopard

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The White Giraffe Series: The Elephant's Tale: Book 5
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The White Giraffe Series: The Elephant's Tale: Book 5

The fourth book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine... MoreThe White Giraffe Series: The Elephant's Tale: Book 5

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The White Giraffe Series: Operation Rhino: Book 5
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The White Giraffe Series: Operation Rhino: Book 5

Join Martine in her fifth African adventure in Lauren St John's bestselling THE WHITE GIRAFFE series. When Sawubona... MoreThe White Giraffe Series: Operation Rhino: Book 5

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