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Berani (Hardcover)
Michelle Kadarusman
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R379
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An honest and stirring novel about the choices made by young
environmental activists, and the balancing act between consequence
and triumph Malia has had a privileged upbringing in Indonesia, but
since her Indonesian father died, her Canadian mother wants to
return to her own family on the other side of the world. Malia is
determined to stay. Indonesia is her home, and she loves it.
Besides, if she leaves, how can she continue to fight for her
country's precious rainforests? Ari knows he is lucky to be going
to school and competing on the chess team, even if it means an
endless round of chores at his uncle's restaurant. Back in his home
village, he and his cousin Suni dreamed about getting a chance like
this. But now he is here without her, and the guilt is crushing
him. As if that weren't enough, he's horribly worried about Ginger
Juice, his uncle's orangutan. The too-small cage where she lives is
clearly hurting her body and her mind, but where else can she go?
The rainforest where she was born is a palm oil plantation now. In
Berani, Governor General's Award finalist Michelle Kadarusman spins
together three perspectives: Malia, who is prepared to risk
anything for her activism, Ari, who knows the right path but fears
what it will cost, and Ginger Juice, the caged orangutan who still
remembers the forest and her mother. The choices the young people
make will have consequences for themselves, for Ginger Juice, and
for others, if they are brave enough-or reckless enough-to choose.
From Governor General's Literary Award finalist Michelle Kadarusman
comes a novel about a young violinist who discovers her mother's
family secretly harbor a sanctuary for extinct Tasmanian tigers in
the remote Australian rainforest Shipped halfway around the world
to spend the summer with her mom's eccentric Australian relatives,
middle schooler and passionate violinist Louisa is prepared to be
resentful. But life at the family's remote camp in the Tasmanian
rainforest is intriguing, to say the least. There are pig-footed
bandicoots, scary spiders, weird noises and odors in the night, and
a quirky boy named Colin who cooks the most amazing meals. Not the
least strange is her Uncle Ruff, with his unusual pet and veiled
hints about something named Convict Rock. Finally, Louisa learns
the truth: Convict Rock is a sanctuary established by her
great-grandmother Eleanor-a sanctuary for Tasmanian tigers,
Australia's huge marsupials that were famously hunted into
extinction almost a hundred years ago. Or so the world believes.
Hidden in the rainforest at Convict Rock, one tiger remains. But
now the sanctuary is threatened by a mining operation, and the last
Tasmanian tiger must be lured deeper into the forest. The problem
is, not since her great-grandmother has a member of the family been
able to earn the shy tigers' trust. As the summer progresses,
Louisa forges unexpected connections with Colin, with the forest,
and-through Eleanor's journal-with her great-grandmother. She
begins to suspect the key to saving the tiger is her very own
music. But will her plan work? Or will the enigmatic Tasmanian
tiger disappear once again, this time forever? A moving
coming-of-age story wrapped up in the moss, leaves, and blue gums
of the Tasmanian rainforest where, hidden under giant ferns,
crouches its most beloved, and lost, creature.
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Berani (Paperback)
Michelle Kadarusman
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R317
R288
Discovery Miles 2 880
Save R29 (9%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Now in Paperback! An honest and stirring novel about the choices
made by young environmental activists that Booklist calls “a
compelling call to action and a crucial reminder that, while doing
what is right is not always easy, it is always
worthwhile” Malia has had a privileged upbringing
in Indonesia, but since her Indonesian father died, her Canadian
mother wants to return to her own family on the other side of the
world. Malia is determined to stay. Indonesia is her home, and she
loves it. Besides, if she leaves, how can she continue to fight for
her country’s precious rainforests? Ari knows he is lucky
to be going to school and competing on the chess team, even if it
means an endless round of chores at his uncle’s restaurant. Back
in his home village, he and his cousin Suni dreamed about getting a
chance like this. But now he is here without her, and the guilt is
crushing him. As if that weren’t enough, he’s horribly worried
about Ginger Juice, his uncle’s orangutan. The too-small cage
where she lives is clearly hurting her body and her mind, but where
else can she go? The rainforest where she was born is a palm oil
plantation now. In Berani, Governor General’s Award
finalist Michelle Kadarusman spins together three perspectives:
Malia, who is prepared to risk anything for her activism, Ari, who
knows the right path but fears what it will cost, and Ginger Juice,
the caged orangutan who still remembers the forest and her mother.
The choices the young people make will have consequences for
themselves, for Ginger Juice, and for others, if they are brave
enough—or reckless enough—to choose. “[T]his
moving middle grade novel will keep kids interested. Readers will
be putting the pieces of the plot together as they turn each
compelling page….A perfect choice to give to fans of The One
and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, and an inspiring tale in
support of environmental conservation.”—School Library
Journal “The expansive story, nimbly told from both human
and orangutan viewpoints, gives glimpses into different class,
race, and even species experiences while introducing readers to
life in Indonesia and the plight of the orangutans. Ari and Malia
are warm and well-intentioned guides, and it’s impossible to
resist Ginger Juice’s gentle charms. A compelling call to action
and a crucial reminder that, while doing what is right is not
always easy, it is always worthwhile.”—Booklist “A
stirring introduction to the plight faced by
orangutans.”—Kirkus Reviews
Eight beautifully evocative short stories from the pen of Governor
General’s Award finalist Michelle Kadarusman On islands around
the world—from Manhattan to Phillip Island, Australia, to Komodo
Island and beyond—eight children face life-changing moments:
escaping a flood; embracing their identity; discovering that the
adults in their lives can ease the burden of their eco-anxiety. And
although each child couldn’t be more different, one thing
connects them all: a turtle swam into each of their lives at a
critical moment, and left them changed. Author Michelle
Kadarusman has lived and travelled all around the world, and her
elegant writing captures the spirit of the places that have left
their mark on her. In We the Sea Turtles, she explores relevant
themes like eco-anxiety, natural disaster, and how people ground
themselves when they’ve been uprooted. One way, as this
collection shows, is to tell ourselves stories: stories that make
sense of life.
From Governor General's Literary Award finalist Michelle Kadarusman
comes a novel about a young violinist who discovers her mother's
family secretly harbor a sanctuary for extinct Tasmanian tigers in
the remote Australian rainforest Shipped halfway around the world
to spend the summer with her mom's eccentric Australian relatives,
middle schooler and passionate violinist Louisa is prepared to be
resentful. But life at the family's remote camp in the Tasmanian
rainforest is intriguing, to say the least. There are pig-footed
bandicoots, scary spiders, weird noises and odors in the night, and
a quirky boy named Colin who cooks the most amazing meals. Not the
least strange is her Uncle Ruff, with his unusual pet and veiled
hints about something named Convict Rock. Finally, Louisa learns
the truth: Convict Rock is a sanctuary established by her
great-grandmother Eleanor-a sanctuary for Tasmanian tigers,
Australia's huge marsupials that were famously hunted into
extinction almost a hundred years ago. Or so the world believes.
Hidden in the rainforest at Convict Rock, one tiger remains. But
now the sanctuary is threatened by a mining operation, and the last
Tasmanian tiger must be lured deeper into the forest. The problem
is, not since her great-grandmother has a member of the family been
able to earn the shy tigers' trust. As the summer progresses,
Louisa forges unexpected connections with Colin, with the forest,
and-through Eleanor's journal-with her great-grandmother. She
begins to suspect the key to saving the tiger is her very own
music. But will her plan work? Or will the enigmatic Tasmanian
tiger disappear once again, this time forever? A moving
coming-of-age story wrapped up in the moss, leaves, and blue gums
of the Tasmanian rainforest where, hidden under giant ferns,
crouches its most beloved, and lost, creature.
The Governor General’s Literary Award-nominated novel about a
girl from the slums of Jakarta who dreams of an education and a
future as a writer From the time she was a little girl, Nia has
dreamed up adventures about the Javanese mythical princess, Dewi
Kadita. Now fourteen, Nia would love nothing more than to continue
her education and become a writer. But high school costs too much.
Her father sells banana fritters at the train station, but many of
his earnings go toward his drinking habit. Too often Nia is left
alone to take over the food cart as well as care for her brother
and their home in the Jakarta slums. But Nia is determined to find
a way to earn her school fees. After she survives a minibus
accident unharmed and the locals say she is blessed with ‘good
luck magic,’ Nia exploits the notion for all its worth by
charging double for her fried bananas. Selling superstitions can be
dangerous, and when the tide turns it becomes clear that Nia’s
future is being mapped without her consent. If Nia is to write a
new story for herself, she must overcome more obstacles than she
could ever conceive of for her mythical princess, and summon
courage she isn’t sure she has.
From Governor General's Literary Award finalist Michelle
Kadarusman. A moving novel for middle-grade readers that is not
about overcoming disability, but rather becoming one's truest self
"Hummingbirds and angels don't need two good feet. They have
wings." That's what Alba's mother always says. Of course, Alba
doesn't have wings or two good feet: she has Cleo. Cleo is the name
Alba has given to her left foot, which was born twisted in the
wrong direction. When she points this out, though, her mother just
smiles like the world has some surprise in store she doesn't know
about yet. Well, Alba has her own surprise planned. After many
surgeries and one final cast, Cleo is almost ready to meet the
world straight on-just in time to run in the school cross-country
race. Unfortunately, Alba's best friend Levi thinks there's no way
she can pull it off. And she thinks there's no way he's right about
the school librarian hiding a wormhole in her office. Tempers
flare. Sharp words fly faster than hummingbirds. And soon it looks
like both friends will be stuck proving their theories on their
own. The Theory of Hummingbirds is now available in a paperback
edition with French flaps and a brand-new cover!
From Governor General's Literary Award finalist Michelle
Kadarusman, an empowering novel about a girl from the slums of
Jakarta who dreams of an education and the chance at a better life
From the time she was a little girl, Nia has dreamed up adventures
about the Javanese mythical princess, Dewi Kadita. Now fourteen,
Nia would love nothing more than to continue her education and
become a writer. But high school costs too much. Her father sells
banana fritters at the train station, but too much of his earnings
go toward his drinking habit. Too often Nia is left alone to take
over the food cart as well as care for her brother and their home
in the Jakarta slums. But Nia is determined to find a way to earn
her school fees. After she survives a minibus accident unharmed and
the locals say she is blessed with 'good luck magic,' Nia exploits
the notion for all its worth by charging double for her fried
bananas. Selling superstitions can be dangerous, and when the tide
turns it becomes clear that Nia's future is being mapped without
her consent. If Nia is to write a new story for herself, she must
overcome more obstacles than she could ever have conceived of for
her mythical princess, and summon courage she isn't sure she has. A
portion of the proceeds from this #ownvoices story are in support
of Plan International Canada Because I Am A Girl
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Room for More (Hardcover)
Michelle Kadarusman; Illustrated by Maggie Zeng
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R447
R407
Discovery Miles 4 070
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Two wombats, two wallabies, a koala, and a tiger snake humorously
squeeze into one burrow-and reveal important truths about
environmental disasters, climate change, and the importance of
welcoming refugees. When a fire sweeps through the Australian bush,
wombats Dig and Scratch are glad to have a cool, damp burrow to
keep them safe. But Dig notices that other animals are not so
lucky. When Dig invites a wallaby mother and her joey to shelter
with them, Scratch grumbles. When Dig beckons to a koala, Scratch
complains. And when Dig welcomes in a tiger snake, Scratch is fit
to be tied-but Dig is sure there's always room for more. And when
the rains come to douse the fire and bring a new threat of
flooding, a crowd of creatures may turn out to be just what the
wombats need. Inspired by stories of animals sheltering in wombat
burrows when her homeland of Australia experienced devastating
fires, award-winning author Michelle Kadarusman gets young readers
up close and personal with Australian wildlife. Illustrator Maggie
Zeng brings the creatures to life with a generous dose of
personality as they squeeze together in the burrow and work
together aboveground. Extensive back matter includes information
about wildfires, a glossary of animals, and age-appropriate context
about environmental disasters and the work
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