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- WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL - WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY Would you make a deal with a magical tiger?
- Newbery Medal (Children's) 2021 1st Winner, Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (Fiction & Poetry) 2020 3rd Winner
- 8-12 Years
- 8.3" x 5.6" Hardcover
- 304 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni.Book Synopsis
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL - WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Some stories refuse to stay bottled up... When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal--return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health--Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice...and the courage to face a tiger. Tae Keller, the award-winning author of The Science of Breakable Things, shares a sparkling tale about the power of stories and the magic of family. "If stories were written in the stars ... this wondrous tale would be one of the brightest." --Booklist, Starred ReviewReview Quotes
Winner of the Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Award for Fiction and Poetry "Roars to life with just a touch of magic." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A heartfelt reminder of the wonder and beauty in our everyday lives." --Booklist, starred review "Deeply moving... vulnerable and mythic storytelling in the vein of Erin Entrada Kelly and Kacen Callender." --School Library Journal, starred review "Keller's (The Science of Breakable Things) #OwnVoices journey through Korean mythology begins with a fantastical quest and slowly transforms into a tale about letting go and the immortality that story can allow." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "It's a complex, satisfying story, one that foregrounds family and healing alongside a love for Korean folklore." --The Bulletin, starred review "This beautiful book reminds us that, even in a world filled with stolen stars, crafty tigers, and family secrets that spring from folklore, the most powerful magic of storytelling is the story we decide to tell about ourselves." --Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie Pie
"An intoxicating mix of folktale, fantasy, friendship and love (and tigers!). Through a series of challenges--and also a lot of laughter--Lily (a.k.a. Lily Bean, Eggi, Little Egg) finds out what she is made of. She is a character who'll stay with me--and whom I already miss!" --Marie Myung-Ok Lee, author of Finding My Voice and Somebody's Daughter
"An ambitious and bewitching brew of Korean folklore, magical realism, and classic coming-of-age story, When You Trap a Tiger is a tender tale as unique as it is universal. Keller's writing shimmers with magic, heart, and hope." --Ali Standish, author of Before I Was Ethan Praise for Tae Keller's The Science of Breakable Things Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, and the Chicago Public Library! "A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A winning story full of heart and action." --Booklist, starred review "Holy moly!!! This book made me feel." --Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity Project "Natalie is an engaging narrator whose struggles at home and with her peers ring true." --Deborah Hopkinson, award-winning author "Inspiring, emotional, and heartwarming." --Melissa Savage, author of Lemons
About the Author
TAE KELLER was born and raised in Honolulu, where she grew up on purple rice, Spam musubi, and her halmoni's tiger stories. She is the Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger and The Science of Breakable Things. She lives in Seattle. Visit her at TaeKeller.com, follow her monthly love letters at bit.ly/lovetae, and find her on Twitter and Instagram.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .96 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Theme: Death, Grief, Bereavement
Format: Hardcover
Author: Tae Keller
Language: English
Street Date: January 28, 2020
TCIN: 77330128
UPC: 9781524715700
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-0957
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Not like any other kids book we've read
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I got this book for my daughters book exchange at school and we decided to read it before we give it away. The book has definitely kept us interested. I would recommend it
Just read it
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bookworm - 2 years ago
Honestly the best middle grade book I’ve ever read. It’s so beautiful and I wish I had read it when I was like 11. That age can be so difficult with so many changes happening with some bad like experiencing death of loved one for first time or just realizing that life can be hard sometimes and this book does such an amazing job at showing that times can be hard while still being magical. I feel as though authors of middle grade books can sometimes be kind of condescending towards their readers by talking down to them but this book truly captures what 10-12 feels like and if you’re a kid I feel this book will be like a hug and if an adult you’ll get hit with what that time was really like again.
Highly recommend
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MamaPajama - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
My 9 y.o. loves this book!
Not for younger children.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Meli - 2 years ago
Not for younger children. It has mature themes. Definitely 13+
Important lessons about family.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Romrose - 2 years ago
Fantastic book! Every parent should read this to their child. There are no mature themes in this book as mentioned in a previous review, nor were my kiddos confused. This book is very deserving of its Newberry Medal win.
Has mature themes, my kid was confused.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mamato4 - 2 years ago
Could have been a great book, but mature themes at end of book, not for young children.
Beautiful book!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MamaTiger - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Sooo well written. I read it out loud to my 4 and 6 year olds but boy I would recommend it to an adult reading just for their own enjoyment too. Beautiful, magic and so full of feeling.