Tiger eyes
Judy Blume
Tiger eyes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Judy Blume
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What happens when the person you love most suddenly disappears? Davey’s world shatters after her dad is taken away in a scary moment, and everything feels frozen in fear and anger. But then she meets Wolf, a boy who sees the fierce spirit hiding in her tiger eyes—and that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume explores a young girl’s journey through grief after her father’s sudden death in a robbery. As Davey and her family relocate to start fresh, she grapples with fear and anger while forming a meaningful connection with a boy named Wolf. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade novel thoughtfully addresses themes of loss, family change, and emotional healing.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481414395
- Pages
- 221
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction