The first book in the heart-warmingWhite Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe. When tragedy strikes on a winter's night in England, Martine is sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa. Her wild, beautiful new home is riddled with secrets, but lonely Martine finds comfort in the legend of a white giraffe and in mysterious Grace, who believes Martine has a powerful gift. Defying her grandmother by entering the reserve alone, Martine is plunged into a world of danger, mystery and adventure. Who can she trust? And how far will she go to save the only friend she has ever known?
Animal Healer Series
This series follows a young girl who discovers a unique gift for healing animals. Sent to the African wilderness after a tragic loss, she encounters a mysterious white giraffe. In this new, enigmatic setting, she learns to understand her magical connection to creatures and unravels family secrets. The stories are filled with adventure, emotion, and an enchanting bond with the natural world.




Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Dolphin Song
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
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.
- 3
The Last Leopard
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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.
- 4
The White Giraffe Series: The Elephant's Tale
- 235 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The fourth instalment in Lauren St John's heartwarming White Giraffe series, in which Martine must travel to Namibia to save an elephant and the home she has come to love.