The Tigers in the Tower

This wonderful tale - that weaves historical fact with fiction - is a joy to read. The book links to the plight of animals in the wild and in captivity, children of mixed heritage, the frustrations met by a child with no power or say, the injustice of being bullied and blamed just for being different. There are so many wonderful opportunities to link historical fiction with the issues still faced today. I would highly recommend it.

The Tower Menagerie is a great setting, especially at a period when scientists were re-thinking our relationship to animals. Sahira is an admirable, resourceful heroine and I like the way her story it encourages us to reflect on our relationships with animals and with each other today.

You can practically hear the growls of tigers Sita and Rama as they arrive at the chilly docks on the Thames, leaving their wild lives in India behind and destined for life behind bars in the menagerie at the Tower of London. A glorious, gripping and atmospheric romp through Georgian London.

A heady, atmospheric and intoxicatingly involving story with a brave and plucky young girl at its heart.

A Little Princess - with tigers!

A delightfully engaging global escape, with the classic feel of Kipling's The Jungle Book!

It’s impossible not to love the witty and brave Sahira as she makes her way, orphaned and alone, in the harsh streets of London. This is the definition of a page turner – beautiful writing, thrilling adventure and a hero as fearless as the tigers she cares for.

'As a reader it is a pleasure, in fact this is one book that I have read twice in order to write the review.'

Elegantly told, this is a real box of delights, an adventure that is exciting, heartwarming, moving and inspiring.

The Tigers in the Tower is a brilliant read. It has, like a cloud, wispy, peaceful bits and bold, thrilling bits.

I really feel this book would be a great class read to share with Year 5/6 as there are so many discussion opportunities and a whole unit of work could be built around this book. For independent readers this book would also provide a rich reading experience as it is beautifully written, is packed with adventure and is character driven.

Tigers in the Tower is a future classic and must read for children and teachers!

The Tigers In The Tower is an absorbing tale full of adventure, adversity, friendship and beautiful animals. Sahira is exactly the type of bright, outspoken heroine to appeal to fair-minded and compassionate young animal-lovers.

Sahira’s family are travelling to England to deliver two majestic Indian tigers to the menagerie in the tower of London. But tragedy strikes and sickness steals Sahira’s parents from her on the journey. Left alone in London, Sahira finds herself confined to a miserable and dangerous orphanage. Despite her heartache and the threats she faces, Sahira is determined to carry out her father’s last request – to protect God’s beautiful creatures: her tigers. To do so, Sahira must set out on an adventure and use all her powers of persuasion to engage the help of some new friends along the way.

Can the quest to find her tigers a safe home, lead Sahira to find her own place of hope and belonging in this strange and foreign land?