The Tiger Orchard

by Joyce Sweeney

Zack has always felt like an outsider in his family but doesn't quite know why until he begins having nightmares which reach back for long-hidden childhood memories.

Genres: Young Adult, Childrens

232 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Joyce Sweeney captured the attention of the YA book world when her novel Center Line was chosen as the winner of the first Delacorte Press Prize for an Outstanding First Young Adult Novel in 1984. Since that auspicious beginning she has continued to publish appealing novels for teens on a variety of topics, among them friendships, family relationships, and self-discovery. Four of those novels have been named Best Books for Young Adults, four have been Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, and Booklist included Players among its Top Ten Sports Books in 2002.

Reviews

[Sinta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this multiple times throughout my childhood, and vividly remember it meaning the world to me. The first book I wrote in the margins of.

[Sherry Rini · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter gave me this book to read and I am so glad that she was willing to share a book that she enjoyed with me. The book was definitely a quick read and with be a local South Florida resident - I liked reading about the local spots. Would definitely read other books by the author.