What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Lily and her older sister aren't thrilled when their mother announces they will be moving in with their "Halmoni" (grandmother).
2. *Lily decides to make the best of it, while her older sister isn't as easy to make the transition.
3. *Upon their arrival, the family realizes their Halmoni is ill and they must take action to ensure her health.
4. Lily is surprised when she "sees" a tiger and learns the tiger has come straight from many of the stories that her grandmother has told her.
5. The tiger makes her a deal. If Lily returns the stories, the tiger will heal her grandmother. Lily doesn't everything she can to make this deal come to "life".
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *The writing was beautiful. Tae Keller certainly has a way with words.
2. *I was fascinated with the story because of the combination of realistic fiction and magical realism.
3. *The relationship between Lily and her grandmother was such a special interaction and love.
4. *As the reader, I was drawn into the story by the mystery and intrigue of the tiger. I wanted to k now what was going to happen.
5. *The life-lessons of love, relationship, and beliefs were developed with ease, grace, and sensitivity from page one to the very last word.
Who Should Read It:
This story is going on my list for the 2019/2020 class read alouds. I can't wait to share with my fourth graders and dig into some deep and meaningful conversations. The book could be used in any fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classroom. Middle-school readers would also be perfect for the novel. I would also say that adult readers who love middle-grade stories, MUST read this one. The book will be out in the world in January 2020. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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