"Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins tells the story of Neel, a young boy living in a village near a tiger sanctuary in India. When a tiger cub is captured and taken to the local zoo, Neel is determined to save it. His adventure unfolds as he navigates the complexities of his village's traditions, his family's expectations, and the realities of wildlife conservation. The tale is filled with themes of courage, friendship, and the bond between humans and animals, ultimately highlighting the importance of standing up for what is right, even when facing obstacles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Mitali Perkins was born in Kolkata. Her family soon left India, living in Ghana, Cameroon, England and Mexico before emigrating to the United States. They eventually settled in California. Mitali studied political science at Stanford University and public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. She is married to the Reverend Robert K. Perkins II and has twin sons. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts.