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The White Giraffe Series: Operation Rhino

ebook / ISBN-13: 9781444012743

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The fifth and final book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe.

Martine is starstruck when her boyband hero visits Sawubona for a safari. But within hours, poachers have pounced, leaving behind an orphaned rhino calf.

Martine and Ben are entrusted with taking the baby rhino to a remote sanctuary. But Martine has a guilty secret – one that’s stolen her healing gift.

Alone in the wilderness, with the poachers closing in, Martine and Ben need all of the survival skills they possess to save one of the most endangered animals on earth.

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A deep sense of humanity runs through the tale which encompasses themes such as loss, bereavement, guilt, courage, love and kindness
Primary Teacher
A heartwarming story that has the feel of a classic.
Becky Stradwick, THE BOOKSELLER on THE WHITE GIRAFFE
A thrilling mix of heartfelt eco-friendly adventure and natural magic ... perfect for 8-11s.
Amanda Craig, THE TIMES on THE LAST LEOPARD
Mystery, intrigue and suspense dominate the story of 11 year old orphaned Martine who is sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa. Reading this meticulously worded, cleverly crafted and flawless novel proved to be a real joy. This book has the hallmark of a children's classic and would make a delightful film.
Marion Griffiths, ARMADILLO on THE WHITE GIRAFFE
St John's refined prose and assertive young protagonists convey a profound regard for the beauty and magic of the vast African backdrop ... a hugely enjoyable and gripping summer read for both girls and boys.
THE BOOKSELLER on THE LAST LEOPARD
enthralling ... we may not all have a white giraffe to make life easier, but this book reminds us that even the most miserable situation can get better.
John Millen on THE WHITE GIRAFFE
St John's descriptions of southern Africa provide a sumptuous backdrop ... top-drawer adventure storytelling, with an added helping of fantasy thrown in. It all makes for a genuinely gripping tale that will warm even the coldest of hearts.
Joe Melia, Waterstone's Bristol Galleries on THE WHITE GIRAFFE