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Name: The white giraffe
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Lauren St. John

When a devastating fire claims her parents, eleven‑year‑old Martine is sent from England to live with her grandmother on a South African wildlife game reserve. There, she forms an unlikely bond with a legendary white giraffe, learning about courage, conservation, and the enduring links between humans and animals.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Lauren St. John

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