The White Giraffe Series by Lauren St John 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The White Giraffe
Dolphin Song
The Last Leopard
The Elephant's Tale
Operation Rhino

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781510111028
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
The White Giraffe series follows Martine Allen, an eleven-year-old girl who is sent to live with her grandmother on a South African wildlife reserve called Sawubona after a family tragedy. Across five paperback novels by Lauren St John, Martine forms an extraordinary bond with a rare white giraffe, dives into ocean rescues, tracks down poachers, and races to protect elephants and rhinos from harm. Blending coming-of-age emotion with vivid African landscapes, this collection set delivers heartfelt storytelling that celebrates courage, conservation, and the deep connection between children and animals. It's a heartwarming, adventure-filled introduction to Martine's world.

About the Books
This five-book paperback collection gathers the complete White Giraffe series, tracing Martine Allen's journey from grieving newcomer to confident guardian of the wild. After losing her parents, Martine moves to Sawubona game reserve to live with her grandmother, Grace, and soon discovers Jemmy, a legendary white giraffe believed by local tradition to have healing powers. Each novel widens Martine's world: she braves the ocean to save an injured dolphin, unravels a mystery tied to an elusive leopard in the Matobo Hills, protects a herd of elephants from poachers, and joins the fight to keep endangered rhinos safe from horn traffickers. Lauren St John, who grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe surrounded by animals, brings authentic detail to the reserve's sights and conservation struggles. Martine's growth mirrors the arc of the series, moving from personal healing toward a broader sense of responsibility for the natural world. Themes of friendship, resilience, and quiet courage run through every installment, alongside a persistent message about protecting endangered species. The prose is accessible for confident middle-grade readers while rewarding older fans of atmospheric, animal-centered adventure fiction. Together, the five titles form a cohesive reading journey that works equally well read back-to-back or savored one at a time, making this collection a satisfying addition to any young reader's shelf and a rewarding introduction to conservation-minded storytelling.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback collection of the White Giraffe series
• Follows Martine Allen's full journey on an African wildlife reserve
• Heartfelt coming-of-age storytelling paired with real conservation themes
• Written by Lauren St John, drawing on her own Zimbabwe childhood
• Ideal for confident middle-grade readers ages 9-12
• A ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, and classrooms

Book-by-Book Guide
The White Giraffe — Martine moves to a South African reserve after tragedy and bonds with Jemmy, a rare white giraffe.
Dolphin Song — Martine joins a coastal trip and races to rescue an injured dolphin amid new dangers at sea.
The Last Leopard — A journey to the Matobo Hills draws Martine into a mystery linking a legendary leopard to hidden treasure.
The Elephant's Tale — Martine works to protect a herd of elephants threatened by poachers closing in on the reserve.
Operation Rhino — Martine and her allies fight to shield endangered rhinos from ruthless horn traffickers.

About the Author
Lauren St John is a British author and journalist who spent her childhood on a farm in Zimbabwe, surrounded by animals including a giraffe and rescued creatures — an upbringing that inspired the White Giraffe series. Before turning to fiction, she worked as a music and sports journalist and remains a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation. St John has since written other acclaimed series for young readers, including Kat Wolfe Investigates and the One Dollar Horse books. Her storytelling blends adventure, animals, and heart, drawing on her own experiences of Africa's landscapes to bring authenticity to Martine Allen's world.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This box set makes a wonderful gift for animal-loving kids — perfect for birthdays, holiday season stocking stuffers, back-to-school reading, or building a classroom library. Five complete adventures deliver hours of summer reading, heartfelt friendship, and real conservation themes that spark lasting curiosity about wildlife, making Martine's journey one young readers will want to revisit again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.