![]() ![]() The scenes in the bush are tremendously evocative and Martine's feeling that she has found her spiritual home is very attractive. ![]() St John is strongest when she is describing the sights, sounds and smells of her beloved Africa. The white giraffe is in danger and Martine is the only one who can keep him safe. But the reserve is threatened by poachers. The white giraffe is regarded on the reserve as nothing more than a fable, but Martine knows he is real. This rarest of creatures seems to feel an affinity for the lonely little girl and she for it. Struggling with loneliness and grief, Martine's only comfort is a white giraffe. Still worse, there seem to be a lot of secrets at Sawubona, and nobody is prepared to tell Martine the truth. And her grandmother doesn't seem at all happy to meet Martine. Martine has never met her grandmother, in fact, she didn't even know that her grandmother was still alive. She is sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa. ![]() When she is eleven years old, Martine's parents die in a tragic house fire. This first instalment is recommended for young nature lovers. The mystery side of the story is a little weak and Bookbag is unsure how far this series can be sustained. ![]() Summary: Very strong in its descriptions of Africa and in its study of grief, The White Giraffe has a lot to offer. ![]()
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