Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear

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* "Uplifting…Breathtaking visuals and a compelling story."-Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA 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 every rainforest plant and animal she sees in her field notebook, and disproving the critics who think she isn't old 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 beinga different species, Sorya is Chang's bestfriend. And letting a friend go is nevereasy…even when it's the right thing to do.With breathtaking art and STEM facts galore, Chang's daring story is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer!Story Locale: near Vietnam's Cát Tiên National Park