Who is Keisha in tears of a tiger?
Keisha. Keisha was the girlfriend to Andy, and was by Andy’s side throughout the couple months after the incident. Keisha would be there when Andy was down and had no one else to talk to. Until one day at the school talent show Andy and her got into an argument and broke up and it all went downhill from there.
Why did Sharon Draper write Tears of a Tiger?
Sharon Draper wrote Tears of a Tiger as a personal challenge to herself. She had been teaching high school and middle school for many years and just knew she “could write a book that they would love from the very first page” (Sharon Draper website).
Where does Tears of a Tiger take place?
Hazelwood High
Is Tears of a Tiger based on a true story?
Are any of the characters in Tears of a Tiger based on real people? No, I made them up. But the ideas are based on real emotions and real understanding of grief.
Who dated Tyrone in tears of a tiger?
Rhonda
Does Andy kill himself in tears of a tiger?
In Sharon M. Draper’s Tears of a Tiger, Andy’s depression stems from a car accident in which he was drinking and driving. This car accident results in the death of his best friend Rob. Let’s take a look at how this accident directly effects Andy and eventually leads to his suicide.
What grade level is Tears of a Tiger?
Tears of a Tiger (Hazelwood High Trilogy)
| Interest Level | Reading Level | ATOS |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 9 – 12 | Grades 3 – 12 | 4.3 |
What happens at the end of Tears of a Tiger?
In the end, Andy decides there’s no point in living any more and kills himself. It’s a rough ending, especially since we root for him and want him to survive. At the same time, though, it’s an ending we totally see coming as we watch Andy lose hope and convince himself that he’s all alone in the world.
How many pages is Tears of a Tiger?
180
How many chapters are in tears of a tiger?
45 chapters
Why does BJ decide to go back to church?
Why does B.J. decide to go back to church? B.J. decided to go back to church and pray with his mom/church about the accident. He wanted to find comfort there.
What was Andy punishment in tears of a tiger?
Andy and the boys are questioned by the police, and Andy is given a suspended sentence. The judge knows he was drinking and driving, but the guy’s still in high school, so he doesn’t head to jail. Andy feels like the judge went too easy on him—he wishes his sentence were more severe.