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When You Trap a Tiger

Tae Keller

4.22 AVERAGE

alorasays's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

emilyn's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

thebrookelist's review against another edition

2.0

Story with themes of love, grief, loss, sisterhood and family, but the stories of Korean folklore wrapped up in it were muddled and confusing for me. Coming to terms with grief was valuable, but never really did feel clear on themes surrounding stories and tiger. Liked idea that stories are meant to be shared, but didn’t love the way it came together (or for me, didn’t).

Includes death and gay relationship - probably best for those over 10.

amylandranch's review against another edition

4.0

I can see why the book was chosen for the Newbery. The story is interwoven with traditions of family, Korean folklore, and the relationships we build. Two sisters and their mom move back to spend the last few weeks/months with their sick grandmother. Lily is trying desperately to keep the magic alive so she can heal her grandma. Her character is complex, with feelings of invisibility and always making herself smaller for others around her. I liked the parallels of the tiger and Lily and Lily really trying to figure out who she is. I may have cried a little. Don't judge me. 4th grade and up.