I have read all of Kate DiCamillo's books now. She is in my top two for favorite authors. Again, her writing brings out strong emotions from me.
This time we learn about Rob. His mother has passed and he and his father have moved to Florida for a fresh start. The dad works at the motel they live in, and while exploring the grounds, Rob comes across a caged tiger on the property. After its discovery, he boards the school bus to 1) be harassed by some horrible brothers, and 2) meets a new girl who needs a friend as much as he does.
Rob packs away his feelings in a "suitcase" while Sistine could probably work on a filtering system for hers. He shares his tiger secret with her and their friendship blooms. When its owner, Beauchamp, employs Rob as the tiger feeder and gives him the keys, he and Sistine debate over whether to let the tiger free or not.
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