by St John, Lauren, Dean, David | Interest age: from c 9 years Published 02/07/2007 by Hachette Children's Group (Orion Children's Books) in the United Kingdom as part of The White Giraffe Series series Paperback | 208 pages196 x 129 x 17mm | 174gThe first book in the heart-warming White 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?