Ran in the School Library Journal. Pretty enthusiastic, I’d say.
DAVID, Peter. Tigerheart: A Tale of the Anyplace. 304p. Del Rey. June 2008. Tr $22. ISBN 978-0-345-50159-2. LC number unavailable.
Adult/High School–With its infusion of originality, David’s admirable pastiche of James Barrie’s Peter Pan will have readers of all ages clamoring for a copy. London-dweller Paul Dear is a sensitive boy who relishes his father’s stories of Anyplace and its inhabitants–pirates, pixies, “wild Indians,” and, of course, “The Boy,” whom Paul encounters one night via the mirror in his bedroom. After a family tragedy, Paul is unnerved by his mother’s sorrow and seeks a resolution in Anyplace, where he meets incarnations of many of Barrie’s characters, such as Fiddlefix (Tinkerbelle) and Captain Hack (Hook). The one exception is the marvelous snow tiger that practically steals the limelight and gives the book its title. David provides everything readers could possibly desire: suspense, swashbuckling adventure, tenderness, anguish, a dash of wit and sarcasm, and a perfect ending. Adults will see Tigerheart as an excellent choice for a book discussion group and/or as a useful tool in enhancing cultural literacy, and will appreciate its superior writing, appealing characters, depiction of familial love, and accomplished themes. Teens may view it as an exciting story about a courageous boy who rode a great white tiger, consorted with Indians, and battled pirates. They will all be right. This is a worthy purchase for both school and public libraries.–Dori DeSpain, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Del Rey will be giving out a limited number of the advance reader galleys at the April New York Comic Con on Saturday and I’ll be there to sign them. So check at the Del Rey booth for times when you get there.
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