When You Trap a Tiger

A Magical, Heartfelt Story About Stories, Family, and the Power of Letting Go!

When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller is a Newbery Medal-winning novel that weaves Korean folklore and family love into a deeply moving, beautifully told story. When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger appears — one that only Lily can see. The tiger wants something back, something Halmoni took long ago. And to save her grandmother, Lily must be braver than she has ever been and discover the extraordinary power that stories hold.

Why Children Will Love This Book

• Winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal — one of the highest honours in children's literature
• A luminous blend of Korean folklore, family bonds, and magical realism by Tae Keller
• Perfect for children aged 8–12 who love magical stories with emotional depth and cultural richness
• A story about grief, healing, and the transformative power of the stories we tell ourselves

Some Stories Are Too Powerful to Stay Trapped Forever!

Imagine your child being drawn into Lily's world — feeling the magic of the tiger, the warmth of Halmoni's stories, and the quiet ache of a family holding itself together with love. When You Trap a Tiger is the kind of book that stays with readers long after the last page, changing the way they see the world and the stories around them.

Magical, tender, and profoundly beautiful — this is a story that deserves to be read by every child.

Rent this book today and discover the magic that lives inside every story!