The Tiger Rising
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A National Book Award finalist by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger—a real-life, very large tiger—pacing back and forth in a cage. What’s more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other, and ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things—like memories, and heartache, and tigers—can’t be locked up forever. Featuring a cover illustration by Stephen Walton. Read more
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A.I. GENERATED REVIEW
Kate DiCamillo's lyrical middle-grade novel follows a grieving child whose encounter with a caged tiger opens questions about loss, anger, friendship, secrecy, and the difficult work of letting feelings move. The prose is accessible yet emotionally resonant, making it suitable for thoughtful readers around ages nine to twelve and for discussion about coping with change. Its strongest feature is the way symbolism and character relationships deepen a relatively compact story without talking down to children. The emotional material can be intense, and the book's melancholy atmosphere may not suit readers seeking a lighter animal adventure.
