{"product_id":"save-our-forest-isbn-9781662640742","title":"Save Our Forest!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Bookshop.org Best Graphic Novel of 2024\u003cbr\u003eALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List\u003cbr\u003eCCBC Choices 2025\u003cbr\u003eILA Social Justice Literature Award 2025 Fiction Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003eA We Are Teachers Best Book\u003cbr\u003eThe Nature Generation's 2025 Green Earth Book Award Short List\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bold graphic novel sequel to \u003ci\u003eCross My Heart and Never Lie\u003c\/i\u003e, which Alice Oseman called “a warm hug,” follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save their beloved forest from being turned into a parking lot.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter being leader of “girls-who-never-fall-in-love” in\u003ci\u003e Cross My Heart and Never Lie,\u003c\/i\u003e Tuva’s best friend, Bao, faces a challenge unlike any she’s faced before: the PTA wants to raze down the students’ beloved forest, removing the space where Bao and other student have always played and integral to both Bao and other students’ lives and the environment they call home. When the adults are too apathetic, too cynical, or too preoccupied to see the importance of the forest, Bao and the others will have to stop playing nice and take matters into their own hands. But Bao and her classmates are only twelve years old—how can they get the adults in power to see this crisis for what it is? This timely story follows \u003ci\u003eCross My Heart and Never Lie \u003c\/i\u003eand continues the popular graphic novel format with gorgeous hand-lettering and a unique, charming art style.\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Delightful….strikes a beautiful balance between humor and political activism, showcasing the power of youth.….Stunning…visually captivating…This book is a great addition to any library, especially for middle-grade trailblazers inspired by figures like Greta Thunberg.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A powerful graphic novel about the importance of protecting the environment.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Week Junior Book of the Week\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 of the Best Children's Books Out July 2024. \u003c\/b\u003e\"Important and engaging.\"\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookRiot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Appealing….A powerful blueprint for budding activists.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An inspiring look at young climate activists taking action when adults do not. The kids must work together to find creative ways to draw attention to their cause. A powerful read.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003cb\u003eTeen Librarian Toolbox, School Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s pure comics, and it’s great.” \u003ci\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal’s Good Comics For Kids + @sljournal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"★★★★★Readers who enjoyed the first book will be thrilled to revisit Däsnes’s graceful, unique, and compelling artwork and dynamic storytelling. Those looking for realistic and ultimately hopeful fiction on climate change and the ability of young people to challenge the status quo will also find this a terrific option.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003cb\u003eYouth Services Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen Most Anticipated Children's Books, July 2024 \u003ci\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBook Delight with Chrissie Wright\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNora Dåsnes\u003c\/b\u003e is a Norwegian writer and illustrator. She earned a BA in illustration animation at Kingston University outside London, graduating in 2017. Her first graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eCross My Heart and Never Lie\u003c\/i\u003e, won the 2020 Pondus Prize.","brand":"Hippo Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233530851557,"sku":"NP9781662640742","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781662640742_a16cafd9-aa74-47c7-b28d-7e4a72d6ebfd.jpg?v=1767736135","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/save-our-forest-isbn-9781662640742","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}