Release: November 18, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Lion Fiction
Source: TBR & Beyond Tours
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“A Little Princess – with tigers! Orphan and outcast Sahira Clive is a brave and plucky heroine with a brightly burning heart. I was rooting for her all the way to the end of this thrilling – and thought-provoking – adventure.”Ally Sherrick, award-winning author of Black Powder
Sahira’s family travels to England to deliver two majestic Indian tigers to the menagerie in the Tower of London.
But tragedy strikes, and sickness steals Sahira’s parents from her on the journey. Left alone in London, Sarhira finds herself confined to a miserable and dangerous orphanage. Despite her heartache and the threats she faces, Sahira is determined to carry out her father’s last request – to protect God’s beautiful creatures: her tigers. To do so, Sahira must set out on an adventure and use all her powers of persuasion to engage the help of some new friends along the way.
Can the quest to find her tigers a safe home lead Sahira to find her own place of hope and belonging in this strange and foreign land?
About the Author:
Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for adults and young adults. She also writes under the pen names of Joss Stirling and Eve Edwards. Born in 1969, she grew up near Epping Forest. She studied English at Cambridge University, then joined the Foreign Office and worked in Poland, before returning to Oxford University to study for a doctorate in the romantic period’s literature. She worked for Oxfam, lobbying on conflict issues, before becoming a full-time writer. Over three-quarters of a million of her books have been sold worldwide in many languages.
The Tigers in the Tower Review:
A Little Princess meets The Jungle Book in this beautiful tale of a brave girl holding on to hope and fighting for her loved ones.
Sahira is the star of the story. She goes through so much in the tale. She faces bullying, racism and nearly loses all the things she holds dear to her heart. At times, I wanted to go into the pages and hug and support her for what she goes through. Yet, she remains strong and fights against all odds. Even the supporting characters like Mr. Pence, Mr. Rummage, Ann, and Emily add nicely to the story.
Moreover, the author writes the story in such a whimsical and charming manner. At times, I felt like I was reading an old children’s classic. Also, the story gets intense as the plot progresses. I loved the scenes where Sahira faces Mr. Cops to save Rama and Sita from Jamrach. The author also does a beautiful job of describing the animals. On a side note, I did not know what a marmoset till I read this story.
However, I would have liked the author to space the cast evenly in the plot. It felt like there were a lot of names thrown in only for specific parts of the story. For instance, characters like John and Bobby show up in the latter half of the tale. Even the ending felt rushed with a sudden twist that I did not expect.
Apart from that, this was a charming tale. I would recommend this story if you like middle-grade adventures or tales set with Indian characters and animals. Overall, I enjoyed reading The Tigers in the Tower.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Tigers in the Tower by Julia Golding Blog Tour hosted by TBR & Beyond Tours.
November 16th
TBR and Beyond – Welcome Post & Interview
The Youngvamp’s Haven – Review
Adventurous Bookworm – Promo Post
Young at Heart Reader – Promo and Tag
November 17th
Bri’s Book Nook – Review
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
Balancing Books and Beauties – Review & Favourite Quotes
November 18th
Debjani’s Thoughts – Review & Favourite Quotes
Fangirl Pixie Blog – Promo Post
Kait Plus Books – Promo Post
The Book Dutchesses – Review
November 19th
Reading Paiges – Top 5 Reasons to Read the Tigers in the Tower
Whimsical Dragonette – Review
Sometimes Leelynn Reads – Review & Book Tag
November 20th
Comfort Reads – Review, Book Tag, & Playlist
Justice For Readers – Review, Favourite Quotes, & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Tigers in the Tower
Daily Dose of Books – Review, Book Tag, Favourite Quotes, & Interview
TBR and Beyond – Review & Book Tag
November 21st
Miss Linda Bennet – Review & Favourite Quote
Books and Shadows – Review & Favourite Quotes
The Writer’s Alley – Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Tigers in the Tower
November 22nd
Rune of Stories – Review, Playlist & Favourite Quotes
BooksDramas&More– Review, Playlist & Favourite Quotes
Whimsicalblessings – Review
Stocked Up on Starbooks – Review
