When You Trap a Tiger
When You Trap a Tiger
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When You Trap a Tiger

Written by Tae Keller
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8 - 12
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304
Page count
590L
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Jan 28, 2020
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Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings 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. Think Walk Two Moons meets Where the Mountain Meets the Moon! “If stories were written in the stars … this wondrous tale would be one of the brightest.” –Booklist, Starred Review

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781524715700
    Publication Date
    January 28, 2020
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    304
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018060246
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    1080251044
    Lexile® Level
    590L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.8

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