Tears of a Tiger (Hazelwood High #1)

Reader reviewed by mickeyD123


"Tears of a Tiger" is a compelling book about how a young man deals with the death of his best friend.  In this book, andy takes the death of robby washington the hardest.  Everyone seems to think he is doing better, but his girlfriend (keisha) knows the real story.  Nobody ever would have guessed that he would take his own life away.

Reader reviewed by mearley

A high school basketball star drives drunk, gets in an accident, and kills his best friend. The aftermath of this accident tears apart his relationships and has tragic consequences.

Sharon Draper handles very serious subject matter in a way that is not watered down or condescending to teenagers. The short chapters and non-traditional format will appeal to students who don't normally like to read. Even with it's dated slang and references, it's still a far better choice than the Bluford series, and it will probably appeal to the same readers.

Reader reviewed by Alyssa

Wow!! That was a crazy book! Honestly it made me cry because i knew someone who commited suicide, and it totally reminded me of him. It also reminded me again as i remind myself everytime i go out not to drink and drive, because that is a dumb and careless mistake!

Reader reviewed by !*KAY*!

"Tears of a Tiger" is an awesome book. I read the entire book in 1 hour. It just kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting to know what happened. At the end of the book i was a little depressed and i did cry, but i also got a new feeling about life. Even though life can seriously get you down sometimes, suicide is not the answer. Someone out there cares about you even if you think they don't. I absoulutely loved it and would recommend it to any teen or young adult.