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The White Giraffe
- Narrated by: Ruth Wilson
- Series: African Adventures (abridged), Book 1
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Action & Adventure
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Summary
There are secrets about Sawubona (the reserve) just waiting to be revealed, and rumours too about a fabled white giraffe - a trophy for hunters everywhere. One night Martine, lonely and feeling slightly rebellious too, looks out of her window and see a young albino giraffe: silver, tinged with cinnamon in the moonlight. This is the beginning of her mysterious and magical adventures, and her discovery of her gift of healing and a secret valley that she travels to with the giraffe. There, she'll find clues about her past and future.
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- wwyatt66
- 05-08-08
The White Giraffe
Nice childrens'story. Well told, engaging.
1 person found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 14-06-21
Skipping lines and words
They skip a lot of parts in the book. My students can't follow, waste for me
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- Anonymous User
- 16-08-18
The White Giraffe
Excellent story line. With beautiful descriptions. Vibrant characters. Brilliant read. Will keep you gripped to the end.
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- L.M Juniper
- 25-10-16
Ruth Wilson superb as always
Loved how Ruth Wilson read the book, she does a really good job and I really enjoyed listening to this book.