10 Facts about Lauren St. John

Post On: December 9, 2016
By: Agustina

Facts about Lauren St. John tell the readers about a prominent author. Her birthplace was located in Gatooma, Rhodesia. It is the present day Kadoma, Zimbabwe. The family relocated to Rainbow’s End farm in Gadzema when Lauren was 11 years old. Her experience living in the farm inspired her to create Rainbow’s End. It is a memoir. Check other interesting facts about Lauren St. John by reading the below post:

Facts about Lauren St. John 1: education

Lauren was educated in Harare where she chose journalism. She worked for the Sunday Times as a golf correspondent after she moved to England.

The White Giraffe cover

The White Giraffe cover

Facts about Lauren St. John 2: as an author

She became a writer by creating some books of music and sports. Her books include The Elephant’s Tale, The White Giraffe, The Last Leopard, Dolphin Song, and Hardcore Troubadour: The Life & Near Death of Steve Earle.

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Facts about Lauren St. John 3: Dead Man’s Cove

If you are interested to read her mystery book, why don’t you check Dead Man’s Cove?



Facts about Lauren St. John 4: the story in Dead Man’s Cove

The story in Dead Man’s Cove is focused on the Laura Marlin. She is the main character in the story. This 11-year-old girl is a detective who lives in St Ives, Cornwall.

Facts about Lauren ST John

Facts about Lauren ST John

Facts about Lauren St. John 5:  Dead Man’s Cove award

In 2011, Dead Man’s Cove received Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. It was also included in the shortlist of the Galaxy National Book Awards for the Children’s Book of the Year.

Facts about Lauren St. John 6: other bestselling books

Lauren also created other bestselling books that you need to read. They include The Glory, The Obituary Writer and One Dollar Horse series.

Dolphin Song

Dolphin Song

Facts about Lauren St. John 7: The White Giraffe

In 2006, The White Giraffe written by Lauren was published for the first time in the market. It tells the readers about the adventure in Africa.  In 2008, the book got East Sussex Children’s Book Award.

Facts about Lauren St. John 8: the giraffe inspiration

Lauren was always interested with a giraffe. She wanted to ride it. That is why she wanted her book to describe about a giraffe.

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Facts about Lauren St. John 9: the childhood of Lauren

Lauren loves wild animals. When she spent her childhood in Africa, she had some wild animals.

Facts about Lauren St. John 10: the characters in The White Giraffe

The primary character in the White Giraffe is not only the mythical white giraffe, but also an orphan Martine who has to live in South Africa.

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