The Tiger Rising
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From the best-selling leader of Because of Winn-Dixie comes the moving tale of an eleven-year-ancient-boy, Rob Horton, who finds a confined tiger in the woods behind the hotel where he lives with his father. With the help of his new friend, Sistine Bailey, Rob must choose what to do with his discovery and at the same time come to terms with his past.Amazon.com Review
Kate DiCamillo’s first novel Because of Winn-Dixie won a Newbery Honor in 2000 for the no-nonsense charm and wisdom of its down-home young heroine, Opal. Also set in Florida, The Tiger Rising is more of a fleeting tale in scope, the tale of 12-year-ancient Rob Horton who finds a confined tiger in the woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel where he lives with his dad. The tiger is so incongruous in this setting, Rob views the apparition as some sort of magic trick. Indeed, the tiger triggers all sorts of magic in Rob’s life–for one thing, it takes his mind off his recently deceased mother and the itchy red blisters on his legs that the wise motel housekeeper, Willie May, says is a manifestation of the sadness that Rob keeps “down low.”
Something else for Rob to reflect about is Sistine (as in the chapel), a new city girl with fierce black eyes who challenges him to be honest with her and himself. Spurred by the tiger, events collide to break Rob out of his silent introspection, to form a new friendship with Sistine, a new understanding with his father, and most vital, to lighten his heart. This novel is about cages–the consequences of escape as well as imprisonment. The tale and symbolism are clear as a bell, and the emotions ring right. (Ages 9 and older) –Karin Snelson
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I give this book a star because it was slow, dumb and hard to know, it would have been a lot better if the tiger hadn’t been shot.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I must say that I like the book. It was very excellent but, the only thing terrible is the southern words that was place in it, but additional than that i must say this is one of my favorit books.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
This bok is called Tiger Rising its about two kids named Rob and Sinstine there trying to set a tiger free because Robs father is trying to kill the tiger.When they hang out to much with the tiger
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
As a 4th grade teacher, I really liked the book (that is the adult in me). I cannot imagine predictable 9-10 year olds truly understanding this, though I’m sure I’ll be proven incorrect by the exceptions.
Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
I liked this book because it had a lot of characters. I especially liked Beauchamp, the man who owned the Kentucky Star motel. He was appealing.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5