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A review by helendipietro
Tyger by SF Said
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is an enthralling adventure that combines Blakeian mythology, magic and the power of imagination to tell a story that stays with you. 🐯
The story is a dark, magical tale set in a dystopian London where Empire never ended and so some difficult themes are explored, albeit age appropriately. It follows the difficult lives of two children, Adam and Zadie. Adam's life changes forever the day he stumbles upon a wonderful creature - Tyger. This is a cleverly layered book full of emotion and I would recommend it for children in Year 5, 6 and beyond!
S. F Said was inspired by William Blake's poem 'Tyger' which I remember teaching to my Year 6 class. It's a poem that excited and engaged him as this 'Tyger' wasn't any ordinary 'tiger'.
Plus the illustrations from Dave McKean are transporting!🥰
The story is a dark, magical tale set in a dystopian London where Empire never ended and so some difficult themes are explored, albeit age appropriately. It follows the difficult lives of two children, Adam and Zadie. Adam's life changes forever the day he stumbles upon a wonderful creature - Tyger. This is a cleverly layered book full of emotion and I would recommend it for children in Year 5, 6 and beyond!
S. F Said was inspired by William Blake's poem 'Tyger' which I remember teaching to my Year 6 class. It's a poem that excited and engaged him as this 'Tyger' wasn't any ordinary 'tiger'.
Plus the illustrations from Dave McKean are transporting!🥰
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Xenophobia
Minor: Child death