Book Summary and Reviews of When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller

Media Reviews

"[Keller's] journey through Korean mythology begins with a fantastical quest and slowly transforms into a tale about letting go and the immortality that story can allow." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Roars to life with just a touch of magic." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A heartfelt reminder of the wonder and beauty in our everyday lives." — Booklist (starred review)

"Deeply moving... vulnerable and mythic storytelling in the vein of Erin Entrada Kelly and Kacen Callender." —School Library Journal (starred review)

"It's a complex, satisfying story, one that foregrounds family and healing alongside a love for Korean folklore." — The Bulletin (starred review)

"This beautiful book reminds us that, even in a world filled with stolen stars, crafty tigers, and family secrets that spring from folklore, the most powerful magic of storytelling is the story we decide to tell about ourselves." — Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie Pie

"An intoxicating mix of folktale, fantasy, friendship and love (and tigers!). Through a series of challenges--and also a lot of laughter--Lily (a.k.a. Lily Bean, Eggi, Little Egg) finds out what she is made of. She is a character who'll stay with me--and whom I already miss!" — Marie Myung-Ok Lee, author of Finding My Voice and Somebody's Daughter

"An ambitious and bewitching brew of Korean folklore, magical realism, and classic coming-of-age story, When You Trap a Tiger is a tender tale as unique as it is universal. Keller's writing shimmers with magic, heart, and hope." — Ali Standish, author of Before I Was Ethan

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Tae Keller

Tae Keller was born and raised in Honolulu, where she grew up on purple rice, Spam musubi, and her halmoni's tiger stories. She is the Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger and The Science of Breakable Things. She lives in Seattle. Visit her at TaeKeller.com

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