Guardian of the Cypress

In this novel, the main character is a teenage boy who helps his father, a forest ranger. The father stands against a group of wood smugglers and is wounded by them. The smugglers aim to cut down an ancient and legendary cypress tree in the forest. This novel introduces young readers to environmental issues caused by humans and cultivates their spirit of resistance and sense of justice, teaching them the lessons of standing firm and courage in the face of oppression. “Guardian of the Cypress,” alongside its fresh and engaging subject, has a simple and fluent language that young readers can easily connect with. However, it is by no means preachy and does not aim to forcibly impose environmental protection on the audience. The author advances his own story while implicitly conveying this message to the reader.