Products specifications
Author
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Nguyen Thi Thu Trang |
Pub Date
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06/07/2023 |
Binding
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Paperback / softback |
Pages
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120 |
Country
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United Kingdom |
Dewey
|
741.5 |
GBPPrice
|
9.99 |
Availability
|
Available |
AR Level
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Middle Years, Book Level: 3.6 |
NOMINATED FOR THE 2023 YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION Written by scientist and environmental activist Trang Nguyen, Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is an inspirational graphic-novel adventure, based on a true story about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear. 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. 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! AWARDS AND REVIEWS: - Nominated for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration - "A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference." - BookTrust - "I cannot praise this book enough." Mat Tobin - "The epitome of wild and free." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review - "Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries." - School Library Journal, starred review