Unputdownable - THE TEACHERA wonderful and exciting adventure - THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN The incredible beauty of the flora and fauna of this little known corner of Africa is richly evoked as a result of Lauren's in depth knowledge and research of the area.
It makes her question the true nature of her gift, and what she will be called upon to do next. Like her debut novel, THE WHITE GIRAFFE, DOLPHIN SONG has plenty of action and adventure, and delves deeply into Martine's relationships with the people and animals around her. It's a trip that goes drastically wrong and Martine, with close friend Ben, finds herself swimming in shark-infested waters, marooned on an uninhabited island and suddenly at the centre of mysterious submarine goings-on as she tries to save a pod of 100 dolphins from certain death. beachings of dolphins and whales - and the start of a brand new adventure for Martine.After a last stolen midnight ride on her beloved white giraffe, Jemmy, Martine's class is off on an amazing school trip to the islands of Mozambique to witness the legendary 'Sardine Run'. Martine uses her gift of healing to help it back to the ocean but it's only the latest in a series of inexplicable. It's June - winter in South Africa, and Martine and her grandmother are enjoying a cold but beautiful walk along the beach when they find a stranded, dying dolphin. In fantasy, Africa, animals wonderful family listening.The White Giraffe Series: Dolphin Song: Book 2 Her ability to capture the varieties of South Africanĭialect and mix them with the voices of the British characters lends a Andoh's fully voiced reading isĪbsolutely superb. Indomitable, courageous Martine in fantastical activities both dangerousĪnd unimaginable for a 13-year-old. The fast-paced and suspenseful action often engages the After the adventurous Martine meets a shy, magical white giraffe, their adventures togetherĬontribute to Martine's growing love for the animals and wildness Martine can see in the reserve from her window. Would be unbearable if not for Africa itself, especially the animals
Grandmother Gwen confronts bereft Martine with lots of rulesĪnd restrictions, and little love or sympathy. Known, who lives at Sawubono, a game reserve and wildlife sanctuary nearĬapetown. Martine travels to South Africa to live with her only living relative, a grandmother she has never Her burning home in Hampshire, England only to learn that her parents
The story opens as 11-year-old Martine Allen narrowly escapes from
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