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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015
The Tiger Who Would Be King
Written by James Thurber · Illustrated by JooHee Yoon
A tiger's quest for power leads to unexpected consequences in a jungle at war.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a jungle teetering on the brink of chaos, a tiger's ambition to rule ignites a fierce battle. As the jungle's creatures are drawn into the conflict, the tiger's quest for omnipotence reveals the absurdity of power. With vivid illustrations capturing the humor and pathos of the tale, the story unfolds to a haunting conclusion, leaving readers to ponder the true cost of ambition. Will the tiger's reign bring peace or silence?
From the publisher
Gorgeously illustrated and including two gatefolds that give us a panoramic jungle at war, The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon’s humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and insight. Her final portrait of the tiger in a sea of silence will stay with the reader for a long, long time.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.5
- F&P level
- ~Q
Publication
- Published
- September 15, 2015
- First published
- September 8, 2015
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781592701827
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