About the book
Trees don’t grow on sandbars . . . but a boy from India grew a forest.
What can one person do in the face of global environmental degradation? Indian Jadav Payeng has proven that each and every one of us can make a difference. As a boy, he began planting trees on a sandbank in the state of Assam. Nobody believed that he would succeed in doing so. But since 1979, a forest the size of Central Park has emerged, offering a home to countless animals and plants. It was not until 2007 that a photographer accidentally discovered the forest and made Payeng known to the world beyond India.
Rina Singh has sensitively retraced the story of young Jadav. In Ishita Jain’s picture book debut as illustrator, readers feel immersed in the spectacular habitat whose existence borders on a miracle come true.
Editions of The Forest Keeper– The true story of Jadav Payeng
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780735845053
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780735845954
Read an Excerpt
Trees don’t grow on sandbars . . . but a boy from India grew a forest.
What can one person do in the face of global environmental degradation? Indian Jadav Payeng has proven that each and every one of us can make a difference. As a boy, he began planting trees on a sandbank in the state of Assam. Nobody believed that he would succeed in doing so. But since 1979, a forest the size of Central Park has emerged, offering a home to countless animals and plants. It was not until 2007 that a photographer accidentally discovered the forest and made Payeng known to the world beyond India.
Rina Singh has sensitively retraced the story of young Jadav. In Ishita Jain’s picture book debut as illustrator, readers feel immersed in the spectacular habitat whose existence borders on a miracle come true.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Forest Keeper– The true story of Jadav Payeng about?
Trees don’t grow on sandbars . . . but a boy from India grew a forest.
What can one person do in the face of global environmental degradation? Indian Jadav Payeng has proven that each and every one of us can make a difference. As a boy, he began planting trees on a sandbank in the state of Assam. Nobody believed that he would succeed in doing so. But since 1979, a forest the size of Central Park has emerged, offering a home to countless animals and plants. It was not until 2007 that a photographer accidentally discovered the forest and made Payeng known to the world beyond India.
Rina Singh has sensitively retraced the story of young Jadav. In Ishita Jain’s picture book debut as illustrator, readers feel immersed in the spectacular habitat whose existence borders on a miracle come true.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Forest Keeper– The true story of Jadav Payeng?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Where can I read a sample of The Forest Keeper– The true story of Jadav Payeng?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780735845053
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Forest Keeper– The true story of Jadav Payeng?
North South Books
Who is the Publisher of the book The Forest Keeper– The true story of Jadav Payeng?
North South Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Forest Keeper– The true story of Jadav Payeng is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780735845053) and paperback(ISBN 9780735845954)
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