Tears of a Tiger (Hazelwood High Trilogy #01)
Andy tackles his guilt and grief in the first book of Sharon M. Draper's award-winning "Hazelwood High" trilogy.
Tigers don't cry -- or do they? After the death of his longtime friend and fellow Hazelwood Tiger in a car accident, Andy, the driver, blames himself and cannot get past his guilt and pain. While his other friends have managed to work through their grief and move on, Andy allows death to become the focus of his life. In the months that follow the accident, the lives of Andy and his friends are traced through a series of letters, articles, homework assignments, and dialogues, and it becomes clear that Tigers do indeed need to cry.
Target age group 14-17
Tigers don't cry -- or do they? After the death of his longtime friend and fellow Hazelwood Tiger in a car accident, Andy, the driver, blames himself and cannot get past his guilt and pain. While his other friends have managed to work through their grief and move on, Andy allows death to become the focus of his life. In the months that follow the accident, the lives of Andy and his friends are traced through a series of letters, articles, homework assignments, and dialogues, and it becomes clear that Tigers do indeed need to cry.
Target age group 14-17
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CategoryYoung Adult Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6-8
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeEmotions & Feelings
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AwardsCoretta Scott King Award - Winner
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AuthorDraper, Sharon M
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SeriesHazelwood High Trilogy
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Lexile Level700
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AR Level4.3
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherSimon & Schuster
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Publication Date2/14/1996
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Pages192
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Dimensions0.56 H x 7.05 L x 4.2 W
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Case Qty87