Twelve-year-old Rob has been keeping all of his sadness locked up tight inside himself, like a suitcase he refuses to open, ever since his mother died. Then one day he discovers a caged tiger hidden in the woods, and meets a bold new girl named Sistine who is not afraid to say exactly what she feels. Will a caged tiger and an unexpected friendship help Rob finally open the suitcase?

National Book Award Finalist 2001

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2001.

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The Tiger Rising: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Tiger Rising.

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The Tiger Rising: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Tiger Rising.

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The Tiger Rising: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Tiger Rising.

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The Tiger Rising: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

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The Tiger Rising: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo.

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The Tiger Rising: Word Search

After reading The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

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Age Range

9 - 11

Genre

novel

2001-03-01

Page Count

272

Publisher

Scholastic