Dolphin Song

by Lauren St. John

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Dolphin Song is the second book in Lauren St. John’s The White Giraffe series. Just as Martine is settling into life on the game reserve where her grandmother and her white giraffe, Jemmy, she is whisked away on a class trip off the coast of South Africa.

What begins as an exciting adventure quickly turns perilous when Martine and six of her classmates are thrown overboard into shark-infested waters during a storm. They are saved by a pod of dolphins only to end up marooned on a deserted island.

The castaways, at odds with one another, must figure out not only how to survive, but how to help the dolphins when a terrible danger threatens them.

In this gripping tale of courage, friendship and survival, Martin must use her healing gift and her wilderness training to save both humans and animals alike.

Be sure to check out The Last Leopard, the third adventure in The White Giraffe series today! In bookstores everywhere.

Published: 5/12/2008 (Dial Books for Young Readers)

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Reviews

"[A]n action-packed story with a strong environmental message and an admirable heroine. It brings the cultures of native and colonial South Africa together in the form of a young girl who is discovering that she is part of both. Talk this one up to your adventure buffs and animal lovers"

School Library Journal Review

"Fans of St. John’s The White Giraffe (2007) need to fasten their seatbelts for this rip-roaring sequel. Martine’s class sails the South African coast to view the Sardine Run. Strong connections between humans and wildlife celebrated in Martine’s first adventure will continue to engage readers here."

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A message from Lauren St. John

Lauren St. John grew up in Zimbabwe and lived on a farm that was part of a game reserve. She had lots of pets, including dogs, horses, warthogs, and even a giraffe!

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