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

ive read this book i think this was the best book that i have EVER read i believe it is really based on real life and i also love the character's especially keisha and ive also heard that there was a part two to the book. DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN. But besides the fact that the book was great ive also read that book but i have still begun my journey of reading sharon draper books.

I read this book in middle school and it was so awesome.I loved the characters and the whole stories plot. This is really a must read and it had me in tears. This book teaches you about some important things in life that you do can have some serious consequences. A really great read.

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.