The White Giraffe (Paperback)

by Lauren St John (Author)

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Puffin Books; Reprint edition (May 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0142411523
ISBN-13: 978-0545105811
Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.9 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 182 g
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Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #380,311 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 4–7—Imagine the rich surroundings of South African wildlife, the mystical stories surrounding a rare white giraffe, and an orphaned girl. Such is the backdrop for this heartwarming story. When her parents are killed in a house fire, Martine, 11, is sent to live with a grandmother she didn't know she had at a wildlife sanctuary. The cold, hands-off woman offers little comfort to a displaced, grieving child, leaving Martine to fend for herself in a foreign land. When a local woman tells the child that she has "the gift," Martine doesn't know what it is or why she would have it. Then she learns of a white giraffe and poachers' intent on capturing it. The story unfolds into a legendary tale full of intrigue and what life demands of a young chosen one. African folklore adds a touch of magic to the story and will help readers understand the supernatural beliefs of an ancient culture. Enjoyable characters offer a glimpse of local culture through Tendai, a Zulu tribesman, and the local mystic, appropriately named Grace. The bush healing techniques are especially interesting. Although a few sections need more fleshing out, the story is captivating and well spun.—Robyn Gioia, Bolles School, Ponte Vedra, FL
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Adjoa Andoh is a spellbinding narrator who gives each character a unique voice with nary a pause or break in rhythm. Her ability to handle the clicks of the storys African names adds realism to the telling. When her parents die in a fire, 11-year-old Martine leaves England to join the grandmother she didnt know she had on an African wildlife preserve. As she tries to find acceptance in this foreign environment, she discovers a gift for healing, clues leading to the arrest of a poaching ring, and a true friend in a mythical white giraffe. This exquisite tale full of exotic atmosphere is expertly told. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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