Serengeti Safari (E-Book)

Curious to know what animals do in other game reserves, Lee O the lion cub, Bongo the baboon, Hevi the hippo calf, Vile the vulture and Manji the little meerkat plan to go on a safari to the Serengeti! Their big adventure starts with them stowing away in a truck that is translocating elephants to the Serengeti. When they arrive, they are in awe of the beauty of the plains teeming with animals. They set out with their new friend, Kangoni, to follow the migration. After narrowly escaping being crushed in a stampede of zebra, the five friends arrive at the mighty Mara River. Just as they settle down to watch the river crossing, Manji spots a little wildebeest calf that has swum away from his mother and is heading straight for the crocodiles! Before the others can stop him, Hevi runs straight into the river, kicks the crocodile that is about to eat the calf, and rescues the little wildebeest by pushing him back to the bank. When it’s time for the friends to go home, they hide in a truck transporting an endangered black rhino calf and his badtempered mom to their game reserve in the south. They arrive home safely, and even though Lee O gets a scolding from Zara, his worried mother, the little cub is proud of his friends and their big adventure. And very happy to be home!

'Serengeti Safari' offers an exciting way for children to become aware of wildlife conservation, and has been enthusiastically received by parents, educators and especially young readers. It is the second book in the cool, hip Animal Adventures in Africa series, which is comprised of books, a clothing range and an interactive website, aimed at children between 8 – 11 years old. Each story in the series touches on principles of honesty, integrity and loyalty, and in addition to the engaging tale contained within the pages, Animal Adventures in Africa helps children become aware of the vital role they have to play in wildlife protection, in a very entertaining way. Matthews believes that many wildlife conservation programmes are focused on saving the natural resources of the earth for future generations, but children need to participate in this as much as possible, from an early age. Children need to become aware that the future of the planet lies in their hands - and that they have the power to change their world.

Book Reviews

“Beautifully presented and wonderfully written.” - Wildlife Action Group

“Great read for children!” - East Coast Radio

"What an exquisite book!" - Books & Books

“It is an enchanting story with beautiful illustrations!” - Primary News

“Author Elle Matthews has managed to capture the essence of a truly African tale in a brilliant book based in a game reserve!” - Living & Loving