In Tae Keller's young adult novel, Lily Reeves must grapple with her older, teenaged sister's angst, her mother's grief, and her grandmother's illness when a magical tiger demands Lily's help in recovering their family's stories and setting them free. The novel explores Korean folk stories and American immigrant experiences while also touching upon important themes for young adult readers such as identity formation and culture, stereotypes, growing up, and pride.
