UN SDGs 15 Life on Land

Saving Sorya

Saving Sorya

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Language/s: English, Vietnamese
Country Connection: Vietnam
Reader Age: Older
Genre: graphic novel based on true story

A middle grade graphic novel adventure based on a true story, in which a young conservationist overcomes the odds to save and return a sun bear to its natural habitat. When 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 finally 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 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.

SELs: responsible decision-making self-awareness
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Saving Sorya

Publisher: Dial Books

Year: 2021

ISBN: 9780593353639