Don't Forget "The Tiger Rising"
Wednesday February 16, 2005
With all of the hype about the February 18th release of the movie version of Kate DiCamillo's first children's novel, "Because of Winn-Dixie," and all of the publicity her third children's book, "The Tale of Despereaux," received as a Newbery Medal winner, it's easy to lose sight of her second book. However, "The Tiger Rising," a National Book Award finalist, is also an excellent book. "The Tiger Rising" has a darker tone than "Because of Winn-Dixie," and I recommend it for slightly older children (ten to thirteen year olds). The characters are dealing with some weighty issues: grief, anger, and isolation. Once again, Kate DiCamillo has done an excellent job of creating realistic and engaging characters.
Comments
hi my name is emiley i love this book im doing it as my book report im in 6th grade .i uset not like to read but ever since i raed this book i love to read
love, emiley rehnelt
Emiley,
I am glad you enjoyed the book. I also like it very much.
I am doing an author study on Kate DiCamillo and she is one of my favorite childrens authors. All of her books are inspirational.
C
i am currently in grade 11 and i read this book for the first time in grade 6 and have been in love with it ever since, even growing up i still find the story touching and beautiful