Tiger Terror

by J.E. Fison

Tigers are on the verge of extinction. Everyone knows that. So why does Jack Wilde think he’s seen a tiger’s paw in a medicine shop in Chinatown? To find out the truth Jack and his friends must become junior spies. But they soon realise that their mission is anything but child’s play.

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

J.E. Fison is an Australian writer. Her first series for young adventure lovers was inspired by a family holiday on the Noosa River. Her sons teamed up with friends and spent the summer exploring sand bands, building camps and dodging stingrays. She had to write about it. The result was the Hazard River series - about a gang of kids who encounter all sorts of dangers while holidaying on Hazard River. The books are page-turners with short chapters - perfect for reluctant readers, and young wildlife lovers. J.E. Fison has many other books for tweens and teens as well as a play. You can see her full list of books by visiting Julie Fison.

Reviews

[Paul Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiger Terror is a rollicking read, which I have to say begins with one of the most intriguing opening sentence I’ve ever read: ‘It was probably my mother’s screaming that frightened the cat.’

The kids are at Summercity on the bank of Hazard River. Excited about his forthcoming trip to the circus, Jack’s hopes are dashed when, while hanging out in a Chinese market, he’s hit on the head by a falling cat and winds up in hospital. Before he’s out for the count, however, he sees something suspicious: a man with a tiger’s paw.

Thanks to an informative cereal packet, Jack knows the animals are on the verge of extinction and so therefore the man must be up to no good. Enlisting the help of his intrepid trio of sidekicks, Jack sneaks out of the hospital and goes in search of the paw pincher (not difficult to find given he’s covered in scars) and uncovers a plot to steal circus tigers.

Jenny Mounfield is the author of three novels for kids, her most recent title being: The Ice-cream Man (Ford St). She has been reviewing for Buzz Words since ’06.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review by Hit the Road Jacq:

It's straight up fun.

Adventure thats slightly ridiculous, not too complicated ... and no paranormal activity in sight!

Love it, love reading it to the kids. Squeals of surprise and big, BIG eyes!

[360 degrees · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the way it started with a cat falling on Jack's head. Fast, furious and funny.