SAVE OUR FOREST! by Nora Dåsnes
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 car park. But how can they make the adults listen?“Save Our Forest! is powerful, funny, moving, hopeful and beautifully illustratedThis graphic novel is packed with truths about the importance of the natural world and ways we can take positive action to combat climate change. It perfectly captures the anxieties and passion young people have about environmental issues. I loved it.” M.G. Leonard
Love for Nora’s first book, CROSS MY HEART AND NEVER LIE
Included in The Week Junior’s ‘5 Brilliant Graphic Novels’ (17/02/24)
“Gorgeous cosy artwork. Reading this was like a warm hug” – Alice Oseman
"For younger teenagers, this is a fresh, heartwarming look at friendship and first crushes, realised in a full-colour diary format, poignantly reflecting the challenges of adolescence” – Fiona Noble for the Observer
"A comically adorable coming of age story” – Guardian
“This sweet debut, perfect for girls aged 10 and up, explores the dynamics of first love and friendship in adolescence in a calm and reassuring way” – The Bookseller ‘One to Watch"
"A relatable tale of growing-up, Tuva’s graphic novel diary is a dream for pre-teen readers" – Irish Examiner
"A warm, wise and wonderful coming-of-age odyssey" – Lancashire Evening Post
"This charming graphic novel perfectly captures the difficult emotions of reaching milestones at a different rate to your friends” – BookTrust
"Charming … captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds … An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection" – Kirkus Reviews
“Evocative of greats like Judy Blume and Sharon Creech … raw, sweet, relatable and realistic, this modern classic has a timelessness that will leave a lasting impact” – Booklist, starred review
Nora Dåsnes (pronounced Dos-NESS), born in 1995, is an author and illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in London and is an incredible new talent in the chldren’s book world. CROSS MY HEART AND NEVER LIE is her debut as a writer and illustrator, which has had incredible international success. For this work she received both Pondusprisen and the Norwegian Ministry of Culture’s prize for best comic. Nora recently received the 2022 Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008653781 |
| Title | SAVE OUR FOREST! |
| Author | Nora DÃ¥snes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2024-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |