Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright
by Ron Koertge
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Worried that his mother will send his beloved grandfather to a nursing home "for his own good," Jesse and some of his eighth-grade classmates accompany Pappy into the mountains near their small California town to look for the tiger tracks he claims to have seen.Tags
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Engaging, often funny, with other bits of interest than just the 82 yo Pappy being ready for full-time care, including integration, dreams vs duties, desert survival, and a heck of a lot of grown-ups drinking too much. And the lack of resolution bothers me. At least they can consider hiring someone; that'd be cheaper than a nursing home because he needs supervision & light housekeeping, no nursing.
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A prolific writer, Ron Koertge is the author of many books of poetry, prose, novels-in-verse, and fiction for teenagers. His most recent book, Sex World, was released in Fall 2014 from Red Hen Press. Ron is the recipient of grants from the N.E.A. and the California Arts Council. His books have been honored by the American Library Association and show more two have received PEN awards, among other accolades. He currently lives in South Pasadena, CA. show less
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