"Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper is a young adult novel about a high school student named Andy Jackson. After a basketball game, Andy and his friends get into a car accident that kills one of their teammates, Robbie. Andy is consumed with guilt and grief and turns to alcohol to cope. As his life spirals out of control, he becomes isolated from his friends, family, and school. The novel is told through a series of letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles that provide different perspectives on the events surrounding the accident and its aftermath. "Tears of a Tiger" is a powerful and emotional exploration of the consequences of drunk driving and the impact of grief and trauma on teenagers. Draper's novel is praised for its realistic portrayal of the complex and often painful emotions experienced by young people dealing with tragedy.
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