SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION Written by scientist and environmental activist Trang Nguyen, 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’s best friend. And letting a friend go is never easy, even when it’s the right thing to do. With breathtaking graphic-novel style illustrations by award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, Chang’s daring story is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer who’s ready for adventure! REVIEWS: – '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

When Chang meets an elderly elephant named H'non, she makes a promise to rescue her from a lifetime of captivity. Together, they embark on a quest to find a new home where H'non can live as nature intended - wild and free. Created by environmental activist Trang Nguyen and award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephant is an inspirational graphic-novel adventure, based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to give H'non the elephant the life she deserves after 50 years of hardship. Chang's daring story is for any young reader, animal lover and intrepid explorer who's ready for adventure! PRAISE FOR SAVING SORYA: CHANG AND THE SUN BEAR - Nominated for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration - "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

NOMINATED FOR THE 2023 YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION Written by scientist and environmental activist Trang Nguyen, 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's best friend. And letting a friend go is never easy, even when it's the right thing to do. With breathtaking graphic-novel style illustrations by award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, Chang's daring story is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer who's ready for adventure! AWARDS AND REVIEWS: -Nominated for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration - "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