Overview
Now in Paperback! An honest and stirring novel about the choices made by young environmental activists that Booklist calls āa compelling call to action and a crucial reminder that, while doing what is right is not always easy, it is always worthwhileā
Malia has had a privileged upbringing in Indonesia, but since her Indonesian father died, her Canadian mother wants to return to her own family on the other side of the world. Malia is determined to stay. Indonesia is her home, and she loves it. Besides, if she leaves, how can she continue to fight for her countryās precious rainforests?
Ari knows he is lucky to be going to school and competing on the chess team, even if it means an endless round of chores at his uncleās restaurant. Back in his home village, he and his cousin Suni dreamed about getting a chance like this. But now he is here without her, and the guilt is crushing him. As if that werenāt enough, heās horribly worried about Ginger Juice, his uncleās orangutan. The too-small cage where she lives is clearly hurting her body and her mind, but where else can she go? The rainforest where she was born is a palm oil plantation now.
In Berani, Governor Generalās Award finalist Michelle Kadarusman spins together three perspectives: Malia, who is prepared to risk anything for her activism, Ari, who knows the right path but fears what it will cost, and Ginger Juice, the caged orangutan who still remembers the forest and her mother. The choices the young people make will have consequences for themselves, for Ginger Juice, and for others, if they are brave enoughāor reckless enoughāto choose.
ā[T]his moving middle grade novel will keep kids interested. Readers will be putting the pieces of the plot together as they turn each compelling pageā¦.A perfect choice to give to fans ofĀ The One and Only IvanĀ by Katherine Applegate, and an inspiring tale in support of environmental conservation.āāSchool Library Journal
āThe expansive story, nimbly told from both human and orangutan viewpoints, gives glimpses into different class, race, and even species experiences while introducing readers to life in Indonesia and the plight of the orangutans. Ari and Malia are warm and well-intentioned guides, and itās impossible to resist Ginger Juiceās gentle charms. A compelling call to action and a crucial reminder that, while doing what is right is not always easy, it is always worthwhile.āāBooklist
āA stirring introduction to the plight faced by orangutans.āāKirkus Reviews
This book title, Berani, ISBN: 9781772782936, by Michelle Kadarusman, published by Pajama Press Inc. (November 21, 2023) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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