Description
| Product ID: | 9780753446591 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | LT |
| Title: | Saving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear |
| Authors: | Author: Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Jeet Zdung |
| Page Count: | 120 |
| Subjects: | Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Social issues: environment & green issues (Children's / Teenage), Vietnam |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Born Free for a new generation. <p><b>Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration.<br><br></b><b>Written by wildlife activist and scientist Trang Nguyen – who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC’s Planet Earth III – <i>Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear</i> is an inspirational graphic-novel adventure, based on a true story about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear.</b><br><br>When Chang discovers a bear farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals – by becoming a conservationist. After teaching herself survival skills and learning all she can about the rainforest, Chang is finally accepted as a rescue centre volunteer. But her toughest challenge yet comes when she makes a vow to return Sorya – the sun bear she raised from infancy – back to the wild. Because despite being a different species, Sorya is Chang’s best friend. And letting a friend go is never easy, even when it’s the right thing to do.<br><br><b>With breathtaking graphic-novel style illustrations by award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, Chang’s daring story is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer who’s ready for adventure!</b><br><br>'A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference.' - <i>BookTrust</i><br><br>'I cannot praise this book enough.' – Mat Tobin<br><br>'The epitome of wild and free.' - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review<br><br>'Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries.' - <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</p> |
| Imprint Name: | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Publisher Name: | Pan Macmillan |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-09-30 |
