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Tears of a tiger

Sharon M. Draper

Ages 12–18

Readers rate it 3.7 (7 on Hardcover)

180 pages · Released 1996

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Sexual content

LGBTQ+ themes

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This is a powerful exploration of grief, survivor's guilt, and the ripple effects of sudden loss through the eyes of a high school community. While the central tragedy—a fatal car accident—and its emotional aftermath form the heart of the story, the book handles these mature themes thoughtfully and with genuine emotional depth. The narrative emphasizes resilience, friendship, and the importance of seeking help, making it appropriate for older teens who are ready to engage with serious subject matter.

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The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school. The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school.

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  • Fiction
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Death
  • High schools
  • Schools
  • African-Americans
  • African Americans
  • School stories
  • Large type books
  • African americans, fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Death, fiction

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ISBN 9780689806988 · Aladdin Paperbacks

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