The White Giraffe Series 5 Books Collection Set by Lauren St John - Children's Fiction - Paperback

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Titles in This Set. The White Giraffe. Dolphin Song. The Last Leopard. The Elephant's Tale. Operation Rhino. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781510111028. Publisher: Orion Children's Books. Age Range: 9-11. Overview. Step into the wild heart of South Africa with this complete five-book collection following Martine Allen, a young girl whose extraordinary gift for healing animals draws her into one thrilling adventure after another. Set against the backdrop of a game reserve teeming with wildlife, these stories combine heartfelt friendship, gentle mystery and genuine conservation themes. Perfect for confident young readers who love animals, nature and page-turning plots, this boxed paperback set makes an ideal gift, classroom resource or holiday read for animal-loving children aged nine and up.. About the Books. The series opens with The White Giraffe, in which Martine, reeling from tragedy, is sent to live with her grandmother on the Sawubona game reserve. There she uncovers the legend of a rare white giraffe and discovers her own remarkable gift for healing animals. In Dolphin Song, that gift is tested when Martine helps a stranded dolphin, setting off a chain of events involving mysterious sea creature strandings off the coast of Mozambique. The Last Leopard takes Martine and her best friend Ben to the wild Matobo Hills of Zimbabwe, where danger, a legendary leopard and a hidden treasure await. The Elephant's Tale sees the pair fighting to protect Sawubona itself when a sinister stranger threatens the reserve's future, while Operation Rhino confronts the harsh realities of poaching as Martine and Ben race to rescue an orphaned rhino calf. Threaded throughout every book are themes of courage, loyalty, healing and respect for the natural world, told with warmth, pace and an authentic African setting drawn from author Lauren St John's own childhood on a Zimbabwean game reserve.. Complete five-book paperback collection in one convenient set. Follows a single, much-loved heroine across an engaging story arc. Blends adventure, mystery and wildlife conservation themes. Encourages empathy, courage and environmental awareness in young readers. Ideal for independent readers aged 9 and up. Makes a memorable birthday, holiday or keepsake gift. About the Author. Lauren St John grew up on a farm and game reserve in Zimbabwe, an upbringing that inspired the African settings and animal themes of the White Giraffe series. She is an acclaimed children's author whose books have earned awards including the Blue Peter Book Award, and she is a committed supporter of animal welfare and conservation charities such as Born Free. Her warm, atmospheric storytelling has made her one of the best-loved names in children's adventure fiction.. Why You'll Love This Series. Beautifully written and brimming with heart, this collection offers young readers an unforgettable heroine, exotic settings and stories that celebrate the bond between children and the animal world.. Please Note: Books will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the listing images.