Andrew
Jackson’s life is changed forever the night he and his friends make the
tragic decision to drink and drive to celebrate their high school
basketball team victory. Andrew, B.J., and Tyrone look on in horror as
the car Andy is driving bursts into flames with team captain, Robert
Washington, trapped helplessly inside. Andy is finding it easier to deal
with the consequences of having his license revoked until he is
twenty-one and having a two year suspended sentence on his record than
the guilt he feels over causing the death of his best friend. His
parents tell him to be strong. Coach tells him he can’t blame himself
forever. His friends and girl try to be supportive, but Andy still
struggles. The story hinges on the question of will he ever be able to
forgive himself? Sharon Draper deals with a variety of issues in Tears of a Tiger
in a format that offers the reader a variety of insights into the
issues. She uses a conversational format for most of the book but then
includes student assignments, letters, and diary entries to provide
further character insight. Also included is a reader’s guide with
discussion topics as well as activities and research ideas. The first
book in the Hazelwood High trilogy, this book is for the reader who is
not afraid to deal with the tough issues of teen life. -- Bernardine E. Lowery-Crute
Draper, Sharon. Tears of a Tiger. New York, NY: Simon Pulse, 1994. Print.
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