Save Our Forest!

by Nora Dåsnes Narrated by Not Yet Available

Overview

This bold graphic novel sequel to Cross My Heart and Never Lie, which Alice Oseman called “a warm hug,” follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save their beloved forest from being turned into a parking lot.After being leader of “girls-who-never-fall-in-love” in Cross My Heart and Never Lie, Tuva's best friend, Bao, faces a challenge unlike any she's faced before: the PTA wants to raze down the students' beloved forest, removing the space where Bao and other student have always played and integral to both Bao and other students' lives and the environment they call home. When the adults are too apathetic, too cynical, or too preoccupied to see the importance of the forest, Bao and the others will have to stop playing nice and take matters into their own hands. But Bao and her classmates are only twelve years old-how can they get the adults in power to see this crisis for what it is? This timely story follows Cross My Heart and Never Lie and continues the popular graphic novel format with gorgeous hand-lettering and a unique, charming art style.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A We Are Teachers Best Book

10 of the Best Children's Books Out July 2024. "Important and engaging." —BookRiot

★ “Delightful….strikes a beautiful balance between humor and political activism, showcasing the power of youth.….Stunning…visually captivating…This book is a great addition to any library, especially for middle-grade trailblazers inspired by figures like Greta Thunberg." —Booklist, starred review

“Appealing….A powerful blueprint for budding activists.” —Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

2024-05-17
When the impact of climate change hits home, students organize and fight back in this translated title from Norway.

Bao, who first appeared in Dåsnes’ debut, the Stonewall Award–winning Cross My Heart and Never Lie (2023), is back with her own story. The three best friends, Bao, Tuva, and Linnéa, along with other students, often play in the woods adjacent to their school. But increased rainfall is changing the landscape of their bog. As Bao soon learns, these changes are also driving the school leadership to make plans for a larger parking lot, which would eliminate half the forest. As student council president and one of the most passionate advocates for the bog, Bao becomes frustrated with the inaction of the adults around her and the perceived indifference of her friends and classmates. But successful social movements require cooperation and creativity, and before long, she and her friends are building an unlikely coalition to make real change. While this story does stand alone, and Bao’s journey feels effective and true to character, readers will benefit from the context provided in the first book, which will help them better appreciate the characters’ growth. The illustrations effectively incorporate texting, social media, and the friends’ reports to create an appealing, well-paced narrative, and the moody, fluid color palette sets the tone perfectly. Bao is cued Vietnamese Norwegian; the rest of the cast appears racially diverse.

A powerful blueprint for budding activists. (guide to being heard, sources) (Graphic fiction. 9-13)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940192035627
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Series:	Cross My Heart
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years