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Book Synopsis* Perfect for animal-loving fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan and Rosanne Parry’s A Wolf Called Wander.—School Library Journal, starred review
An ALA Top Ten and Eisner-nominated middle grade graphic novel adventure based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save and return a sun bear to its natural habitat.When endlessly curious and tenacious Chang discovers a bear bile 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, documenting each rainforest plant and animal she sees in her field notebook, and disproving the critics who think she isn’t old enough or strong enough, Chang is
finally accepted as a rescue center volunteer. But her toughest challenge yet comes when she’s tasked with returning Sorya—the sun bear she raised from infanc
Trade ReviewAmerican Library Association's Best Graphic Novels for Children Top Ten
Eisner Award honor
Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration shortlist
Vietnam National Book Award winner
Junior Library Guild selection
Kirkus Reviews Best Books
School Library Journal Best Books Texas' Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List selection
Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award
Rhode Island Children's Book Award ASPCA’s Animal Behavior Society’s Outstanding Book Award finalist Freeman Book Awards honor
National Science Teaching Association's Outstanding Science Trade Books * “Uplifting . . . the epitome of wild and free. . . . Breathtaking visuals and a compelling story.”—
Kirkus Reviews,
starred review * “Triumphant. . . . Heartfelt. . . . Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries.”—
School Library Journal,
starred review“A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference.”—
BookTrust “A perfect pick for animal lovers and young conservationists.”—
Booklist
“Expressive, expansive.”—
The Horn BookPraise for the companion novel, Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant
**Four starred reviews**
Kirkus Reviews Best Books
School Library Journal Best Books
Nerdy Book Club Award
USBBY Outstanding International Books *“Fans of
Saving Sorya will be gratified to see Chang continue to fight for the animals she loves. The empathy and perseverance on display make this as beautiful an animal rights book as readers will ever see. Stirs the mind and heart the way an elephant quakes the earth.”—
Kirkus Reviews,
starred review *“An exceptionally well-done story that is informative, intricately and delightfully detailed, and brimming with jaw-dropping art. Highly recommended.”—
School Library Journal,
starred review *“A standout, heart-tugging work. . . . Part wildlife journal, part adventure story, this epistolary graphic novel presents a propulsive, intensely researched read.”—
Publishers Weekly, starred review*“Wondrously produced . . . An empathic, desperate plea for humans to reengage our humanity and help all wild animals live free.”—
Booklist, starred review“The emotional story of H’Non’s recovery is conveyed through detail-packed illustrations . . . building a complex portrait of the sometimes destructive, sometimes harmonious interactions between humans and nature.”—
Horn Book
