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Name: Tears of a Tiger
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Sharon Draper

Andy Jackson, a young African-American boy, is driving home from a football game one night after consuming alcohol. His friend, Robert Washington, is in the car with him. In the early morning hours, Robert is killed, and Andy is the only one who survived the crash. The loss of Robert and the subsequent guilt and despair lead Andy to contemplate suicide. The story explores the social issues surrounding drugs and alcohol, the impact of tragedy on teenagers, and the importance of finding balance and redemption.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction

Authors: Sharon Draper

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