The Tiger Rising
What's it about
Have you ever locked away your feelings so tightly they felt like a caged tiger? Discover how a quiet boy named Rob, struggling with the recent loss of his mother and a relentless rash, learns that some things are too powerful to remain hidden forever. When Rob discovers a real-life tiger locked in a cage in the Florida woods, his world changes. Alongside a new, fiercely outspoken friend named Sistine, he must decide what to do about the magnificent, sorrowful beast. This story explores the courage it takes to confront grief, unlock your true emotions, and set them free.
Meet the author
Kate DiCamillo is a two-time winner of the Newbery Medal and a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, celebrated for her profound storytelling. Growing up with a father who left when she was young, DiCamillo often explores themes of loss, hope, and connection in her work. Her own childhood experiences with loneliness and the power of imagination deeply inform the emotional landscape of her characters, offering young readers a guiding light through difficult feelings.
What's it about
Have you ever locked away your feelings so tightly they felt like a caged tiger? Discover how a quiet boy named Rob, struggling with the recent loss of his mother and a relentless rash, learns that some things are too powerful to remain hidden forever. When Rob discovers a real-life tiger locked in a cage in the Florida woods, his world changes. Alongside a new, fiercely outspoken friend named Sistine, he must decide what to do about the magnificent, sorrowful beast. This story explores the courage it takes to confront grief, unlock your true emotions, and set them free.
Meet the author
Kate DiCamillo is a two-time winner of the Newbery Medal and a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, celebrated for her profound storytelling. Growing up with a father who left when she was young, DiCamillo often explores themes of loss, hope, and connection in her work. Her own childhood experiences with loneliness and the power of imagination deeply inform the emotional landscape of her characters, offering young readers a guiding light through difficult feelings.
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