Described as Metamorphosis for young readers, this story by Ted Hughes is indeed filled with a sense of transformation, visceral and almost terrifying in its vitality. There's nothing out of the ordinary about Fred, except that he seems to have a particularly acute relationship with the universe, super-aware of himself as a living being.
While his ability to think himself into other heads helps at school, a tiger prowls through his dreams which become ever more real and frightening. Inventive, spare, tough and beautifully told, this demands to be read aloud. Striking illustrations by Joe McLaren add to its special appeal. ~ Andrea Reece
A very ordinary boy. Nobody noticed him, he was just like everyone else. But Fred knew he was different.
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A very ordinary boy. Nobody noticed him, he was just like everyone else.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Tigerboy and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Tigerboy features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Hardback. £6.29, down from the £6.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Tigerboy was written by Ted Hughes and published by Faber & Faber
The Tigerboy has 47 pages
Yes it is part of Faber Classics series
£6.29, reduced from £6.99. In Stock.
