A review by stuckinthemiddlegradewithyou
The Tiger and the Crane: a legend of courage and honor in the 19th Century by Trevor Spisto

adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

An engaging tale of overcoming prejudice and feeling like you fit in. Set in China’s 19th century Qing Dynasty, we follow Mung (a crane) and he saves an orphaned tiger cub Xingfu and raises him against the wishes of his fellow villages. Together they face many challenges as Xingfu grows until the other villagers prejudices become too much. They then learn that sometimes differences can be a strength of only they work together. 
A beautifully written story filled with wonderful characters and great world building. The names may be a little challenging for younger readers but the handy terminology and pronunciation guide at the beginning of the book helps immensely. 
Thank you NetGalley, Monarex Hollywood and Trevor Spisto for allowing me to read an advanced copy.