Saving H'non – Chang and the Elephant
Nguyen Thi Thu Trang author Jeet Zdung illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:29th May '25
Should be back in stock very soon

A moving and inspirational graphic-novel style picture book about a young environmental activist's quest to rescue an elephant from a lifetime in captivity
The breathtaking graphic novel follow-up to Saving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration
When Chang meets an elderly elephant named H’non, she makes a promise to rescue her from a lifetime of captivity. Together, they embark on a quest to find a new home where H’non can live as nature intended – wild and free.
Created by environmental activist Trang Nguyen – who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC’s Planet Earth III – and award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephant is an inspirational adventure, based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to give H'non the elephant the life she deserves after 50 years of hardship.
Chang’s daring story is for any young reader, animal lover and intrepid explorer who’s ready for adventure!
Praise for Saving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear
'A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference.' - BookTrust
'I cannot praise this book enough.' – Mat Tobin
'This eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries.' - School Library Journal, starred review
Packed with Zdung’s breathtaking traditional manga illustrations, which use pencils, watercolours, ink and other digital devices to create works of beauty and innovation, this moving graphic novel provides inspiration for all young conservationists who have ambitions of their own to help endangered wildlife around the globe. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *
The manga-esque illustrations—including Chang’s notes about the flora and fauna of Yok Dôn—are lush and informative, rewarding close examination. Fans of Saving Sorya (2021) will be gratified to see Chang continue to fight for the animals she loves. The empathy and perseverance on display make this as beautiful an animal rights book as readers will ever see. * Kirkus *
An exceptionally well-done story that is informative, intricately and delightfully detailed, and brimming with jaw-dropping art. Highly recommended. * School Library Journal *
ISBN: 9781035047505
Dimensions: 215mm x 301mm x 9mm
Weight: 572g
128 pages