GRAPHIC NOVELS

The GiRaft: A Real-Life Giraffe Rescue

by Laurel Neme (text) & illus. by Elisa Paganelli
Sleeping Bear. Mar. 2026. 32p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781534113572. K-Gr 3
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K-Gr 3–From environmental journalist and animal advocate Neme comes another inspiring true story of wildlife conservation. When rising floodwaters strand Asiwa and seven other rare Nubian giraffes on a shrinking island in Kenya’s Lake Baringo, rescuers must find a way to save them. The solution? A custom-built “GiRaft” designed to ferry the towering animals to safety. Paganelli’s luminous watercolor illustrations capture the urgency of the rescue and the beauty of the Kenyan landscape. Back matter includes photos, details about the real-life operation, and interesting giraffe facts.
VERDICT A suspenseful and heartwarming true rescue story to captivate readers and budding conservationists.
Reviewed by Heidi Dechief , Nov 21, 2025

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