The White Giraffe Series: The Last Leopard

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Book 4

By Lauren St John

Series: The White Giraffe Series

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The Last Leopard by Lauren St John is part of the thrilling White Giraffe series. It follows young Martine, who embarks on an adventurous journey in the African wilderness. Alongside her friend Ben and a mysterious white giraffe, she is faced with protecting a legendary, elusive leopard from danger, discovering the deep connections between humans and animals.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thrilling adventures and the wonders of African wildlife. It's a perfect read for young explorers who love a mix of mystery, friendship, and a deep connection with nature. Immerse yourself in an inspiring journey with themes of courage and conservation.

The White Giraffe Series: The Last Leopard

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

Real life adventure with a hint of magic. Fresh, original voice in a story with lots of atmosphere and charm. Exotic South Africa with its all its flora and fauna perfectly evoked. Great adventure read for 9-12 boys and girls. Rights sold in 17 territories & sales of the previous 2 titles over 56,000 copies. Great reviews: 'These books are also wonderfully refreshing in their celebration of Africa - its people, culture and resources ... Equally delightful is a capable, adventurous, identifiable and compelling female lead character. There is much to be celebrated here.' (Bookseller); 'St John brings Africa to vivid life in this tale of a young girl sent to a new life ... the white giraffe, an albino rarity prized by game hunters - the perfect leit-motif for this fragile stirring story' (Guardian). 'a thoughful, heartwarming read for the summer' (Bookseller). '...a really charming and thrilling story, written with grace and poise' (Times).

Description

Martine is looking forward to the holidays and riding Jemmy, her white giraffe, until an accident sends her and Ben on a journey to the Matobo Hills wilderness in Zimbabwe. It is a lawless land, where nothing is as it seems. When they uncover a plot in which the fate of a magnificent leopard and the lost treasure of an African King are mysteriously linked, their friendship faces its greatest test. Far from home and the help of Grace and Tendai, and with Gwyn Thomas languishing, under false accusations, in jail, Martine and Ben must use every survival skill they possess. They'll come face to face with Griffin, Mercy, Mr Ratcliffe (known as Rat), Magnus the hornbill, and a witch doctor, not to mention Khan, the last leopard. They must decide who their friends are, and who are enemies, as they race against time to save the world's rarest leopard and each other.

This third African adventure is written with all the zest and skill that have endeared so many readers to THE WHITE GIRAFFE and DOLPHIN SONG.

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The Last Leopard by Lauren St John is highly praised for its evocative portrayal of African wildlife and strong environmental themes. The story is appreciated for its adventurous plot and relatable characters, engaging young readers with themes of bravery and friendship. Readers admire the vivid descriptions of the African landscape, bringing the setting to life in a magical way.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842556672

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by David Dean

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lauren St John Series: The White Giraffe Series Young Adult

About the Author

Lauren St John was born in Rhodesia in 1966 and lived on a farm there until she was 16. She worked as a journalist for several years and has written biographies of sporting heroes and Nashville musicians for Transworld, Picador and Fourth Estate. Her memoir, RAINBOW'S END, was published by Hamish Hamilton in Spring 2007. She lives in London.