The White Giraffe [Import] [Paperback]

LAUREN ST JOHN (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: ORION CHILDRENS; New Ed edition (2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842555634
• ISBN-13: 978-1842555637
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,152,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great first novel, June 23, 2007

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SFaye "sfh" (sfh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The White Giraffe (Hardcover)

I have to admit, I was first attracted to this book because of it's beautiful cover. After reading the first chapter, I was completely hooked. It's a wonderful story about a girl named Martine who, after the loss of her parents, must move to a wildlife park in Africa. The story focuses on a mysterious white giraffe who is only rumored to exist in the park. Lauren St. John also adds themes of family and friendship to this novel. Beautiful and descriptive language make this a great read, both for adults and children.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 year old daughter loved this book, February 26, 2009

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Dave Millman "davemill" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The White Giraffe (Paperback)

My daughter says: This is the best book she's ever read. She thought it was extremely exciting, and she loved the cliff hangers at the end of some chapters. She told us about what she read each day over dinner each night, and it sounded quite intriguing. She asked me to write a review, and to make sure it was five stars. We hope your children enjoy it as much!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming - Magical - A lovely story., September 20, 2008

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S. Barnes (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The White Giraffe (Paperback)

What a wonderful story. For ages approx. 8+ but I thoroughly enjoyed it as an adult too!

This is the story of Martine. She's 11 years old when her parents are killed and she's sent to live in Africa with her only living relative, her grandmother. Her grandmother doesn't seem to be all that pleased to see her, but Martine soon finds the delights of living at Sawubona, a game reserve, compensate for her grandmother's strangeness. All the same, Martine wonders what makes her grandmother act so strangely... what is she hiding from Martine? Martine not only has the difficulty of being without her parents in a foreign country, but the challenge of starting at a new school too. Can she befriend the quiet boy, Ben, who sits all alone at break time and doesn't ever speak? Back in the wilderness, is there such a creature as the 'white giraffe' or is it just a mythical African story?

This is a lovely, magical story, full of the warmth, mysticism and ruggedness of rural Africa. Really well-written, and with simple yet effective black and white illustrations to help bring the pages alive. I can highly recommend it.