The Scavenging Seven

The Scavenging Seven explores the fascinating world of scavengers – nature’s unsung heroes who use their unique adaptations to survive. While not the most glamorous creatures, scavengers play an essential ecological role, cleaning up carcasses and waste to prevent disease and decay. This outdoor adventure introduces young readers to seven remarkable scavengers as they forage, feast, and flourish across the African wilderness, from the skies above to the savanna below.

Themes:

• Adaptation & Survival: How animals use their traits to thrive in harsh environments.
• Ecosystem Balance: The vital role scavengers play in maintaining nature’s health.
• Diversity in Nature: Each species’ unique behavior and strengths.
• Environmental Education: Encouraging respect for often-overlooked species.

THE AUTHORRoslynne Toerien is a proudly South African mother, writer, speaker and philanthropist, residing in Durban, KZN. She holds a Bachelor of Education, specialising in the Foundation Phase and trained as a dancer, achieving her AIDT Solo Performers certificate.With her passion rooted in the arts and education, she now lives her purpose daily as the CEO and founder of the NGO, The LEARN Project, a South African Non-Profit Trust standing for ‘Let’s Educate A Rainbow Nation’ which aims to equip disadvantaged schools with libraries and book corners. Ros has been a guest speaker at a number of events and schools and was awarded The highest Paul Harris Fellows Award by the RotaryFoundation of Rotary International. She lives by the motto ‘Small actions lead to big change’ and this can be seen in the number of school LEARN library doors that have been opened and minds that have been unlocked through the power of books and literacy.Roslynne’s other works include the beloved titles: Under the Baobab Tree; The Rumbling Rhino; The Forgotten Four; The Speedy Six Olympics; The Feathered Five; The Nocturnal Nine and The Together Two.THE ILLUSTRATORRachel Nyman is an acclaimed artist whose vibrant and whimsical illustrations bring stories to life. With a background in Fine Arts, Rachel has a unique talent for creating captivating visuals that resonate with readers of all ages. Her work is characterised by its rich detail, dynamic compositions, and a playful use of colour that perfectly complements the narratives she illustrates.