Lauren St John facts for kids
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Lauren St John
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| Born | December 1966 Gatooma, Rhodesia (now Kadoma, Zimbabwe) |
| Occupation | Author |
| Notable work | The White Giraffe |
| Notable awards | 2011 Blue Peter Book Award |
Lauren St John (born in December 1966) is a talented author. She was born in Rhodesia, a country now known as Zimbabwe. She is best known for her exciting children's novels. These include The White Giraffe and Dead Man's Cove. Dead Man's Cove won her a Blue Peter Book Award in 2011.
About Lauren St John's Life and Books
Lauren St John was born in December 1966. Her birthplace was Gatooma, Rhodesia. This city is now called Kadoma, Zimbabwe. When she was eleven, her family moved. They went to a nature reserve called Rainbow End's farm in Gadzema.
This special farm later became the focus of her memoir. A memoir is a book about a person's own life. Many of her children's books are inspired by her time there. She grew up surrounded by nature and animals.
After studying journalism in Harare, Lauren St John moved to London. For almost ten years, she worked as a golf correspondent. This means she wrote articles about golf for The Sunday Times newspaper.
Awards and Detective Stories
In 2011, Lauren St John won a big award. She received the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. This was for her book Dead Man's Cove. The story is about an eleven-year-old girl named Laura Marlin. Laura becomes a detective and solves mysteries.
Dead Man's Cove is the first book in a series. It was also considered for a Galaxy National Book Award. This award was for Children's Book of the Year. In 2016, a TV company bought the rights to make it into a show.
Helping Wildlife
Besides writing, Lauren St John also helps animals. She works with the Born Free Foundation. This charity helps wild animals. She got involved with them in 2009. At that time, she was running a school project. It was called "Animals Are Not Rubbish."
Lauren St John's Books for Young Readers
Lauren St John has written many popular books for children and young adults. Her stories often feature animals and exciting adventures.
Early Readers Series
These books are perfect for younger readers.
- Shumba's Big Adventure (2013) ISBN: 1444008021
- Anthony Ant Saves the Day (2015) ISBN: 1444008048
- A Friend for Christmas (2016) ISBN: 1444008064
- Mercy and the Hippo (2017) ISBN: 1444008099
Animal Healer Series
This series follows characters who have a special connection with animals.
- The White Giraffe (2006) ISBN: 0803732112
- Dolphin Song (2007) ISBN: 1842555332
- The Last Leopard (2008) ISBN: 1842556673
- The Elephant's Tale (2009) ISBN: 1842556193
- Operation Rhino (2015) ISBN: 144401272X
Laura Marlin Mysteries
Join Laura Marlin as she solves thrilling mysteries in these books.
- Dead Man's Cove (2010) ISBN: 1444000209
- Kidnap in the Caribbean (2011) ISBN: 1444000217
- Kentucky Thriller (2012) ISBN: 1444000225
- Rendezvous in Russia (2013) ISBN: 9781444009446
- The Midnight Picnic (2014) ISBN: 9781444012286
- The Secret of Supernatural Creek (2017) ISBN: 1510102647
Wolfe and Lamb Mysteries
These books feature new detective adventures.
- Kat Wolfe Investigates (2018) ISBN: 9780374309589
- Kat Wolfe Takes the Case (2019) ISBN: 9780374309619
- Kat Wolfe on Thin Ice (2021) ISBN: 9780374309640
Stand-alone Novels for Children
These are individual stories not part of a series.
Young Adult Fiction Series
These books are written for older teens.
The One Dollar Horse Series
This series tells the story of a girl and her horse.
- The One Dollar Horse (2012) ISBN: 1444002694
- Race the Wind (2013) ISBN: 1444002708
- Firestorm (2014) ISBN: 1444002716
Stand-alone Young Adult Books
- The Glory (2015) ISBN: 9781444012750
