{"product_id":"saving-sorya-chang-and-the-sun-bear-isbn-9780593353639","title":"Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear","description":"\u003cb\u003e* \"Perfect for animal-loving fans of Katherine Applegate’s \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e and Rosanne Parry’s \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/i\u003e.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003efinally\u003c\/i\u003e 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 infancy—back into the wild. Because despite being\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ea different species, Sorya is Chang’s best\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003efriend. And letting a friend go is never\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eeasy . . . even when it’s the right thing to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith breathtaking art and STEM facts galore, Chang’s daring story is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer!\u003cb\u003eAmerican Library Association's Best Graphic Novels for Children Top Ten\u003cbr\u003eEisner Award honor\u003cbr\u003eYoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration shortlist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVietnam National Book Award winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJunior Library Guild selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTexas' Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List selection\u003cbr\u003eMaryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award\u003cbr\u003eRhode Island Children's Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eASPCA’s Animal Behavior Society’s Outstanding Book Award finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFreeman Book Awards honor \u003cbr\u003e National Science Teaching Association's Outstanding Science Trade Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * “Uplifting . . . the epitome of wild and free. . . . Breathtaking visuals and a compelling story.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * “Triumphant. . . . Heartfelt. . . . Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference.”—\u003ci\u003eBookTrust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A perfect pick for animal lovers and young conservationists.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Expressive, expansive.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the companion novel, \u003ci\u003eSaving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e**Four starred reviews**\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books\u003cbr\u003eNerdy Book Club Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSBBY Outstanding International Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWORLD Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Nonfiction Children's Books of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlueberry Award Honor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*“Fans of \u003ci\u003eSaving Sorya \u003c\/i\u003ewill 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.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*“An exceptionally well-done story that is informative, intricately and delightfully detailed, and brimming with jaw-dropping art. Highly recommended.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*“A standout, heart-tugging work. . . . Part wildlife journal, part adventure story, this epistolary graphic novel presents a propulsive, intensely researched read.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*“Wondrously produced . . . An empathic, desperate plea for humans to reengage our humanity and help all wild animals live free.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”—\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003eTrang Nguyen, born in Vietnam, knew from a young age that she wanted to be a wildlife conservationist and environmental activist. She obtained her PhD in Biodiversity Management from the University of Cambridge and is the founder and CEO of WildAct, a non-profit that helps monitor illegal wildlife trade markets. For her advocacy, Nguyen was awarded the prestigious Future for Nature Award in 2018 and named by the BBC as one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2019. This is her first children's book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeet Zdung is an award-winning illustrator who fuses traditional Vietnamese art with manga, using pencils, watercolors, ink, and other digital means to create works of beauty and innovation. \u003ci\u003eCourageous Chang, Defender of Bears\u003c\/i\u003e is his first children's book published in the US. He resides in Hanoi, Vietnam.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233532260581,"sku":"NP9780593353639","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593353639_288570b9-7077-4071-9ae7-32bbfed1dfbc.jpg?v=1767736153","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/saving-sorya-chang-and-the-sun-bear-isbn-9780593353639","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}