Book Info:
The Tigers in the Tower by Julia Golding
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Publishing Date: November 18, 2020
Synopsis:
“A Little Princess – with tigers! Orphan and outcast Sahira Clive is a brave and plucky heroine with a brightly burning heart. I was rooting for her all the way to the end of this thrilling – and thought-provoking – adventure.”Ally Sherrick, award-winning author of Black Powder
Sahira’s family are travelling to England to deliver two majestic Indian tigers to the menagerie in the tower of London.
But tragedy strikes and sickness steals Sahira’s parents from her on the journey. Left alone in London, Sarhira finds herself confined to a miserable and dangerous orphanage. Despite her heartache and the threats she faces, Sahira is determined to carry out her father’s last request – to protect God’s beautiful creatures: her tigers. To do so, Sahira must set out on an adventure and use all her powers of persuasion to engage the help of some new friends along the way.
Can the quest to find her tigers a safe home, lead Sahira to find her own place of hope and belonging in this strange and foreign land?
Book Links:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53126117-the-tigers-in-the-tower
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-tigers-in-the-tower-julia-golding/1136853523?ean=9781782643173
Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Tigers-Tower-Julia-Golding/9781782643173?ref=grid-view&qid=1599164528340&sr=1-1
IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=The+Tigers+in+the+Tower
My Review:
I loved this story! It reminded me of the Little Princess and the Secret Garden, with characters and misfortunes worthy of a Charles Dickens novel.
Sahira is brave and determined to care for her tigers, even after losing both her parents on the voyage to England and being forced into a harsh orphanage where criminals have the upper hand and the proprietor is greedy and cares nothing for his charges.
She makes friends and braves many challenges on her quest to help her tigers. And she helps many other people along the way, never once backing down or giving in to bullies, no matter how much trouble she lands herself in.
I was rooting for Sahira the whole time, and thoroughly enjoyed reading about her adventures and exploits, and especially her love for the animals. Middle grade readers of all ages will love this adventure that’s full of heart.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Lion Hudson Ltd. for providing an e-arc to review.
About the Author:
Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for adults and young adults. She also writes under the pen names of Joss Stirling and Eve Edwards. Born in 1969, she grew up near Epping Forest. She studied English at Cambridge University, then joined the Foreign Office and worked in Poland, before returning to Oxford University to study for a doctorate in literature of the romantic period. She worked for Oxfam, lobbying on conflict issues, before becoming a full-time writer. Over three-quarter of a million of her books have been sold worldwide in many languages.
Author Links:
Website: http://goldinggateway.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jgoldingauthor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/juliagolding
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1332.Julia_Golding
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgoldingauthor
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