Save Our Forest! by Nora Dåsnes is a graphic novel about hope and fighting for what we believe in.
In Save Our Forest! by author and illustrator Nora Dåsnes (translated by Lise Lærdal Bryn), Bao and her friends try to save a beloved forest beside their school from being turned into a parking lot. But being 12 years old, the adults don't take Bao seriously. Left with no choice, Bao and friends take matters into their own hands so as to save their forest and make their voices heard.
Save Our Forest! is a story about hope and fighting for what we believe in. Through Bao and friends, children will learn that you’re never too young to make a difference. For older readers, the graphic novel is food for thought on how we could do more to address global warming and climate change. Like Bao’s mum and members of Bao’s school council, so many are either too apathetic, cynical or busy to take concrete actions.
This story stirred up a lot of emotions in me because Bao reminds me of my elder daughter. Like Bao, she, too, is concerned and worried about the future of our world, and I don't think she is the only one in our younger generation who is. It saddens me that children, whom should be excited for what the future holds for them, are instead worried because of the current state of our world. We really need to do better by our children.
Save Our Forest! ends on a hopeful note that we can all still make a difference by speaking up and taking action. I highly recommend this graphic novel to those age 10 and above. Thank you, Definitely Books Kids (Pansing), for sending this inspiring read to me. This book is now available at all good bookstores.
Disclaimer: The book was provided by Pansing for our review. As always, all opinions are ours.
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