39 pages 1 hour read

Sharon M. Draper

Tears of a Tiger

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1994

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Chapters 28-39Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 28 Summary: “Concern and Denial”

Andy’s English teacher, Mrs. Blackwell, calls Andy’s parents with concerns about his grades and behavior. He is acting out more often, and his grades are declining. She worries that he is not handling Robbie’s death well, but Andy’s dad assures her that his counselor has said he’s adjusting well. He promises that she will see Andy improve.

Chapter 29 Summary: “Lions, Tigers, and Dinosaurs”

Monty is working on his coloring assignment for school. He depicts the people in the picture with yellow hair. However, he prefers to color pictures with animals. He colors a tiger with tears and asks Andy to take him to see the dinosaur exhibit at the museum.

Chapter 30 Summary: “Hidden Opinions”

Unidentified teachers at Hazelwood High School discuss the Black student community at their school and the strength they show through adversity. Their views, while superficially positive, are steeped in racism.

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