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The Tiger Rising
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The Tiger Rising
by Kate DiCamilloIn a moving story, 11-year-old Rob Horton has recently lost his mother and has moved with his father to a new community. A friendship and the discovery of a caged tiger in the woods near his home bring him to terms with his past. Quotes from William Blake's "The Tyger" are woven into the narrative and set a tone, dealing with the tough issues of death, grief, and sadness. "A multifaceted story with characters who will tug at readers' hearts." - SLJ
$5.50
Paperback Book | Grades 6-9
Grades 6-9 $5.50
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamilloLonely Opal spends her first summer in a new town - first adopting Winn-Dixis, a stray dog, then collecting stories about her new friends, and missing her absent mother. Whether because of Winn-Dixie or because she is growing up, Opal learns to come to terms with her loss. "A funny, poignant, and utterly genuine first novel." - Publishers Weekly
$4.95
Paperback Book | Grades 3-5
Grades 3-5 $4.95
Interest Level:
4-7
Lexile Framework:
520L
Grade Level Equivalent:
5.4
Guided Reading Level:
T
Age:
9-12
Genre:
General Fiction
Subject:
Animals, Changes and New Experiences, Coping with Death, Grief, and Loss
After Rob's mother dies, and 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.
