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The Tiger Rising — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamilloCandlewick Press2001ISBN 9780439389952116 pages
The Tiger Rising

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

"Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger -- a real-life, very large tiger -- pacing back and forth in a cage. What's more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other, and ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things -- like memories, and heartaches, and tigers -- can't be locked up forever."--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Tiger Rising appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes themes of death, betrayal, and grief, which may involve emotional turmoil and ill-advised choices. However, specific instances of physical violence are not detailed in the search results. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with heavy themes such as grief and loss, it does not include elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have violence?

    The book includes themes of death, betrayal, and grief, which may involve emotional turmoil and ill-advised choices. However, specific instances of physical violence are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have scary content?

    The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with heavy themes such as grief and loss, it does not include elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. While some reviews mention characters of faith positively, this does not indicate that religious practices or beliefs are central to the story.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on personal loss and friendship rather than racial issues.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have profanity?

    The book contains brief and infrequent swear words, including 'd***' and 'h***', and the Lord's name is used in vain several times. This suggests mild profanity but not extensive use.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers around personal growth and emotional challenges rather than environmental issues.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that there are no explicit sexual themes or situations described in the narrative.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The characters navigate their personal struggles without a focus on traditional or modern gender expectations.

  • Does The Tiger Rising have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. The search results focus on general reviews and adaptations, with no specific references to LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'The Tiger Rising'.