When You Trap a Tiger
by Tae Keller
Taste attributes: familyfantasymyth/fairytalefresh & originalwholesomeimaginarylinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunlikely connectionsempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeHeightened and original: a wholesome family novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Open Library rating
4.0 / 5
5 ratings
About This Book
Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Some stories refuse to stay bottled up. When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her Halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history.
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- Author
- Tae Keller
- Published
- 2020
- Pages
- 304
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- Open Library
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