The Tiger Rising by Kate Dicamillo

Reviewed by Jennifer

Ratings

Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content

Guide to Rating System

LANGUAGE

VIOLENCE

SEXUAL CONTENT

ADULT THEMES


Rating Explanation

Violence: bullying, school yard fight

Adult Themes: The father of one of the main characters had an affair and her parents have separated. This is not a main theme of the book but it is mentioned a couple of times. You may need to explain what an affair is and why a mother and father would separate because of it.

Synopsis

After Rob’s mother dies, he and his father move to a new town to get a fresh start, he discovers a caged tiger in the woods. An emotionally rich story about a boy caught in the powerful grip of grief.

An enjoyable read.

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