Tiger Eyes

by Judy Blume
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Good Books rating 4.23
Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 6377
  • Added: 2025-11-14
  • Updated: 2025-11-15
  • ISBN: 9781481414395
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2014-04-29
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

When Davey Wexler's father is killed in a holdup, her world shatters. To escape the haunting memories, her mother relocates the family to Los Alamos. Struggling with fear and anger, Davey feels frozen in time until she meets Wolf, a charismatic older boy who seems to understand the fire in her 'tiger eyes.'/n/nWolf's presence challenges Davey to confront her emotions and begin the healing process. As their bond deepens, Davey starts to see a path forward, learning to navigate grief and find strength in unexpected places.

Reviews
Kelly Vincent · Kelly Vincent · 2018-09-09
enjoyable 4.00

Despite some caveats, the story is enjoyable with a sympathetic protagonist. The narrative effectively portrays Davey's journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Kelly Vincent enjoyed the story overall, noting that it has some caveats but remains engaging. They found Davey to be a sympathetic character, and the narrative effectively portrays her journey of self-discovery and resilience. The reviewer appreciated the emotional depth and the way Davey stands up for herself, making the story compelling and relatable.

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    With those caveats, I can honestly say I really enjoyed the story.

    Davey's a really sympathetic character and we see her standing up for herself.

    The narrative effectively portrays Davey's journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Feeling Fictional · 2014-07-20
beautiful 4.50

The story is beautiful and timeless, likely to remain relevant for years to come. It captures the essence of dealing with loss and finding oneself.

The reviewer found the story to be deeply moving and beautifully written. They appreciated the timeless themes of loss, grief, and self-discovery. The character development, particularly of Davey, was praised for its authenticity and emotional depth. The reviewer believes this book will continue to resonate with readers for many years.

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    It's a beautiful story and one that I'm sure will still be relevant in another 30 years.

    The character development is authentic and emotionally deep.

    The themes of loss and self-discovery are timeless.

Clear Eyes, Full Shelves · 2013-02-14
poignant 4.20

The book is a poignant exploration of grief and healing. The protagonist's journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring, making it a memorable read.

The reviewer found the book to be a poignant exploration of grief and healing. They appreciated the raw emotional depth and the way the protagonist's journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring. The reviewer noted that the book deals with heavy themes but handles them with sensitivity and authenticity, making it a memorable read. The setting and character development were particularly praised.

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    It's about a Davey, a teen girl whose normal, happy life is shattered following the tragic death of her father.

    The book deals with heavy themes but handles them with sensitivity and authenticity.

    The setting and character development were particularly praised.

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