Saving Sorya - Chang and the Sun Bear : Winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2023

Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Written by wildlife activist and scientist Trang Nguyen �_" who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC�_Ts Planet Earth III �_" 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�_Ts best friend. And letting a friend go is never easy, even when it�_Ts the right thing to do. With breathtaking graphic-novel style illustrations by award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, Chang�_Ts daring story is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer who�_Ts ready for adventure!'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