The Smile of the Tiger: Resources
Synopsis
Sheena finds herself trapped, alone and without food and water, high up in an apartment block in Thailand, The Land of Smiles, when floods from the North swamp the city. The Allens have left the country without her, thinking she was safe. She must escape…
…but she escapes into a very much changed Thailand, a World of Water.
She learns that smiles, like water, can be of very different kinds; and she has to make some extraordinary friends (including Khemkhaeng, a splendid tiger, and Chang, an unhappy young elephant – both of whom need help) and join them in a fellowship of travellers on a dangerous journey to T44the Tenasserim Hills in the hope of finding what they are all looking for.
Freedom.
"H.S. Toshack’s The Smile of the Tiger is a really wonderful tale of animals working together to survive. Sheena is such an easy protagonist to like, reaching out to other animals when they are in danger.
This is a pitch-perfect book for the young and young at heart. Very highly recommended." Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite.
"H.S. Toshack’s The Smile of the Tiger is an animal adventure like no other. This is a great read, a grand adventure for young animal lovers." Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite.
"The Smile of the Tiger by H.S. Toshack is a poignant adventure filled with action-packed excitement. Sheena transforms from a spoiled pet into a dedicated leader while Khemkhaeng the tiger goes from a broken prisoner to a heroic protector. The story shows grim realities, but still tries to find balance with meaningful insights and a hopeful, almost miraculous ending. Recommended for fans of adventure, environmental, animal, and wildlife stories." Reviewed by Carmen Tenorio for Readers’ Favorite.
Themes and Topics
o Friendship
o Teamwork
o Courage
o Ingenuity
o Risk-taking
o Freedom
o Environmental disasters
o Illegal wildlife trade
o Cruelty to animals
o Beliefs and rituals
o Negotiations and agreements
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