Tears of a Tiger

Sharon M. Draper

Feb 2006 · Hazelwood High Trilogy Book 1 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this eBook

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.

Ratings and reviews

The whole time reading this book i never wanted to put it down. im not really the reading type either. i felt like i was right there beside every one of the characters ! i felt every thing they did threw out the book.! i started crying during the 1st chapter and then read the rest of the book in one sitting because as soon as you start to read this book im pretty sure you wouldnt want to put it down either ! this book had so much meaning to me...... Sharron Drapper is a fantastic author and im glad i skimed upond one of her books now iam addicted to reading sharrons books

Tears of a tiger is a great book to read if you are caught between problems or blame or just want to know the dangers of real life teen drinking. The book connects real life events to a fictional story that will rip your heart out. You grow close to the characters and even closer to blame. Andy feels responsible. He has bad dreams and horrid nightmares. Guilt takes over he does what nobody sees coming. Many people who believe that drinking it okay should really take a second look. This book may be fictional now, but in a year or month. Maybe tomorrow, it will become a real life event. The people will change, but the situation will be the same. If you want to read a book that will kill you inside but let you be reborn as well, this is the book for you. A fantastic read and even better lesson.

This book is about g e choices of making in young people's lives. Andy is feeling guilty because he did the unspeakable killing his best friend since 7th grade. To make matters even worse he was named the new captain taking Rob's place on the basketball team. Rob was the best at basketball and talking to girls which is the best part of him that Andy will miss every much. Rob was one of those guys you would like to be around all the time. Andy is someone that struggles with man vs. self.

About the author

Sharon M. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author for Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart. She’s also won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors. She’s also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Sharon taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. She now lives in Florida. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.