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Lauren St. John

    December 21, 1966

    Lauren St. John draws inspiration from her childhood on a farm and game reserve in Africa, which informs her acclaimed memoir and beloved children's series. Her work frequently explores themes of adventure, nature, and deep connections. St. John crafts compelling narratives that immerse readers in vivid settings and with memorable characters.

    Lauren St. John
    The White Giraffe Series: The Last Leopard
    Kat Wolfe Investigates
    The White Giraffe Series: The Elephant's Tale
    The White Giraffe
    The Last Leopard
    Fire Storm
    • Fire Storm

      • 290 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.7(117)Add rating

      What if victory cost you your life? The final novel in The One Dollar Horse series by prize-winning Lauren St John, in which Casey and Storm compete at the Burghley Horse Trials. Teenage eventing star Casey Blue has it all - fame, her champion horse Storm and a boyfriend who loves her. Then Kyle West walks into her life. The country's hottest equestrian coach is also drop dead gorgeous and Casey knows right away that she's in trouble. But who is Kyle and why are there so many unanswered questions about his past? And what is his connection to Anna Sparks, Casey's old rival? As the Burghley Horse Trials approaches, it becomes clear that what is at stake is not just the Grand Slam, but Casey's life. The concluding novel of The One Dollar Horse trilogy by prize-winning author, Lauren St John.

      Fire Storm
    • The Last Leopard

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.4(35)Add rating

      A third prophecy, this time involving a leopard, comes true for eleven-year-old Martine, an orphaned South African girl who has mystical healing powers over animals, when she travels with her grandmother and best friend Ben to Zimbabwe.

      The Last Leopard
    • The White Giraffe

      And, Dolphin Song : Two African Adventures

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      4.3(155)Add rating

      11 year old Martine's African adventures begin in THE WHITE GIRAFFE and DOLPHIN SONG, as she meets a magical white giraffe, rescues beached dolphins, and learns of an ancient prophecy that says the child who rides the white giraffe will have power over all the animals. Martine is eleven when she goes to live on a game reserve in South Africa. One night she looks out of her window and sees a giraffe - silver, tinged with cinnamon in the moonlight. In that instant, she knows that she is prepared to risk everything for it, and her thrilling adventures as the child who can ride the white giraffe begin. Join Martine in these heart-warming stories, as she discovers her special gift of healing, and rescues beached dolphins in the islands of Mozambique. These are books full of charm and atmosphere and stunning African landscapes, which will enchant animal lovers everywhere.

      The White Giraffe
    • Join brave Kat Wolfe and her animal sidekicks in this first mysterious adventure filled with friendship, freedom and a fierce wild cat! Kat Wolfe loves her new home in idyllic Bluebell Bay, especially as it comes with a resident wildcat. But when she starts pet-sitting for pocket money, she finds that beneath the town's perfect surface lie some dark and dangerous secrets . . . After a pet owner vanishes from his clifftop mansion, Kat turns to her new friend, Harper Lamb, for help. What began as mystery-solving holiday fun quickly turns deadly for Wolfe and Lamb. Can they count on their unruly animals to save their lives? Kat Wolfe Investigates is the first in a compelling middle-grade mystery series from bestselling author Lauren St John.

      Kat Wolfe Investigates
    • Laura Marlin Mysteries: Dead Man's Cove

      Book 1

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.2(98)Add rating

      This award-winning book captivates readers with its engaging narrative and relatable characters. It explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the journey of self-discovery, appealing to both children and adults alike. The story is enriched with vivid imagery and emotional depth, making it a memorable read. Its recognition as the 2011 Blue Peter Book of the Year underscores its impact and popularity among young audiences.

      Laura Marlin Mysteries: Dead Man's Cove
    • The One Dollar Horse

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.2(184)Add rating

      Fifteen year old Casey Blue lives in East London's grimmest tower block and volunteers at a local riding school, but her dream is to win the world's greatest Three Day Event: the Badminton Horse Trials. When she rescues a starving, half-wild horse, she's convinced that the impossible can be made possible. But she has reckoned without the consequences of her father's criminal record, or the distraction of a boy with melty, dark eyes, with whom she refuses to fall in love. Casey learns the hard way that no matter how high you jump, or how fast you gallop, you can never outrun the past. A real life thriller that delves into the competitive and elite equestrian world from the 2011 BLUE PETER BOOK OF THE YEAR award-winning author.

      The One Dollar Horse
    • Dolphin Song

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.2(172)Add rating

      A second prophesy, this time involving dolphins, comes true for Martine, an orphaned South African girl who has mystical powers over animals, when she embarks on a school trip to study marine life off the coast of Mozambique.

      Dolphin Song
    • Laura Marlin Mysteries: Kidnap in the Caribbean

      Book 2

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(49)Add rating

      The story follows Laura Marlin, who is thrust into a gripping situation that promises to impart a life-altering lesson. As she navigates the challenges presented to her, themes of resilience, personal growth, and the impact of choices emerge. The narrative explores the complexities of her character and the transformative journey she embarks on, making it a compelling read for those interested in character-driven stories with deep emotional resonance.

      Laura Marlin Mysteries: Kidnap in the Caribbean