Tears of a Tiger
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Tears of a Tiger is a realistic fiction novel written by Sharon M. Draper. It was first published by Atheneum
in 1994 and later on February 1, 1996 by Simon Pulse and is part of the Hazelwood Trilogy. It depicts the story of a 17-year-old African American
boy named Andy who feels deeply guilty for causing his best friend's death through drunk driving.
Atheneum Books
Atheneum Books was a publishing house and adult publisher created by Alfred A. Knopf, Jr. in 1959. He recruited editor Jean E. Karl personally, to come and establish a Children's Book Department in 1961....
in 1994 and later on February 1, 1996 by Simon Pulse and is part of the Hazelwood Trilogy. It depicts the story of a 17-year-old African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
boy named Andy who feels deeply guilty for causing his best friend's death through drunk driving.
Main characters
- Andy : The teenage protagonist of the story
- Robbie : One of Andy's best friends. He was the only fatality in the drunk driving accident Andy caused.
- Monty : Andy's younger brother who looks up to Andy and gets advice from him throughout the story.
- B.J. : Another one of Andy's close friends. He is deeply religious.
- Dr. Carrothers : Andy's psychologist.
- Keisha : Andy's girlfriend. At first, she attempts to empathize with his troubled situation. Eventually, his attitude is too much for her and she breaks up with him.
- Rhonda : Keisha's overweight best friend and Tyrone's love interest.
- Gerald : Andy's friend who is abused by his step-father.
- Tyrone : Andy's white friend and Rhonda's love interest
Awards
Tears of a Tiger received many awards:- 1995 American Library Association/Coretta Scott King Genesis Award
- ALA Best Bfro
See also
- Sharon M. Draper
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