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

Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is a 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration winner, written by wildlife activist and scientist Trang Nguyen. It is an inspirational graphic-novel adventure based on a true story about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear. The book features breathtaking graphic-novel style illustrations by award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung and is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration, Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is an inspiring graphic-novel adventure based on a true story about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear. Written by wildlife activist and scientist Trang Nguyen, who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC's Planet Earth III, the book follows Chang's journey as she discovers a bear farm near her home in Vietnam and decides to become a conservationist. After teaching herself survival skills and learning all she can about the rainforest, Chang is accepted as a rescue center volunteer. However, her toughest challenge comes when she makes a vow to return Sorya, the sun bear she raised from infancy, back to the wild. 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 is ready for adventure! A beautiful, moving, and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference, Saving Sorya is a superb purchase for all libraries.

The book has received widespread praise from critics, with BookTrust calling it "a beautiful, moving, and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge." Mat Tobin praised the book as "the epitome of wild and free," while Kirkus Reviews described it as "stirring and gorgeously rendered." School Library Journal also starred the book, calling it "a superb purchase for all libraries."

In conclusion, Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is an inspiring and captivating graphic-novel adventure that will captivate readers of all ages. Written by a talented author and illustrated by a skilled artist, the book is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of protecting our natural world. Whether you're a young reader looking for an exciting adventure or an animal lover seeking a meaningful story, this book is sure to impress.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 185 x 261 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780753448342