Kate DiCamillo
11 SeriesKate DiCamillo is an American author renowned for her children's books, achieving New York Times bestseller status and winning multiple Newbery Medals. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Florida, she currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In Kate DiCamillo's "The Tiger Rising," twelve-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the Florida woods. On the same day, he meets Sistine Bailey, an expressive girl who contrasts with Rob's reserved nature. As they form a friendship, Rob and Sistine confront their personal struggles. Together, they learn that some things, like memories and emotions, cannot remain locked away. This poignant story explores themes of friendship, loss, and liberation.
