{"product_id":"saving-sorya-chang-and-the-sun-bear","title":"Saving Sorya - Chang and the Sun Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten 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 - \u003ci\u003eSaving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspirational graphic-novel adventure, based on a true story about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference.' - \u003ci\u003eBookTrust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I cannot praise this book enough.' - Mat Tobin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The epitome of wild and free.' - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries.' - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 120 pages | Published January 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63172620190045,"sku":"9780753448342","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/content_57da0212-4a61-4cff-b765-4e3cd41d1953.png?v=1769061532","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/saving-sorya-chang-and-the-sun-bear","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}