by Kate DiCamillo · Edições Gailivro · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789895572373
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«A Libertação do Tigre» is Kate DiCamillo's children's and young adult novel, published by Edições Gailivro in paperback (166 pages, in Brazilian Portuguese).
Rob, a twelve-year-old boy, finds a caged tiger in the woods behind the motel where he lives with his father. The arrival of Sistina, a city girl with a fearless gaze, encourages him to embark on a series of adventures and decide the animal's fate. It is a story about cages and freedom, with clear and authentic symbolism.
Originally published as «The Tiger Rising» in 2001; Portuguese translation by Andrea Alves Silva and illustrations by Pedro Pires. Finalist for the National Book Award.
For a children's and young adult audience, especially those who enjoy realistic stories about friendship, animals, and personal growth.
Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo is an American author of children's fiction. She has published over 25 novels, including Because of Winn-Dixie (2000), The Tiger Rising (2001), The Tale of Despereaux (2003), The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2006), The Magician's Elephant (2009), the Mercy Watson series (2005–2022), and Flora & Ulysses (2013). Her books have sold around 37 million copies. Four have been developed into films and two have been adapted into musical settings. The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses won the Newbery Medal, making DiCamillo one of seven authors to have won two Newbery Medals.
