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Telares Trilogy #1
Through the Tiger's Eye
Lucy and her little brother Ricardo follow their puppy and the mysterious, golden-eyed Tiger-cat into a secret tunnel leading to a foreign country - a country where children are held prisoner in the jungle.
Cover designed by Jo Hunt.
Cover designed by Jo Hunt.
280 pages, Paperback
First published October 28, 2005
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About the author
Kerrie O'Connor
5 books3 followersKerrie O'Connor fell in love with making up stories when she was 8 years old. She became a journalist when she was 18. Her career has spanned print and radio and she has won awards for investigative reporting. Through the Tiger's Eye is dedicated to the children Kerrie met in Africa while working as a journalist.
'Journalism is very strict,' Kerrie says. 'You have to stick to the facts. I love it, but I can't wait to get home and start making things up, especially about children and animals. That's when I have the most fun!'
Kerrie was born in the Year of the Tiger and had 21 cats at one time when she was a little girl. 'They were my best friends!' she says. 'They taught me everything.' These days she doesn't live with any cats, much to the relief of the water dragons in her creek, but she still says 'hi' when she sees one.
'Journalism is very strict,' Kerrie says. 'You have to stick to the facts. I love it, but I can't wait to get home and start making things up, especially about children and animals. That's when I have the most fun!'
Kerrie was born in the Year of the Tiger and had 21 cats at one time when she was a little girl. 'They were my best friends!' she says. 'They taught me everything.' These days she doesn't live with any cats, much to the relief of the water dragons in her creek, but she still says 'hi' when she sees one.
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March 17, 2019
This was the second time that I read this book. But, the first time was when I was in early high school, and it has honestly been boxed up ever since. Which is sad, because this reread reminded me how much I truly love this story. It is fun, interesting and powerful. It is based around Australia (which is always a bonus in my book) and centres on siblings that aren’t all love and roses towards one another. Because let’s be honest, there are no siblings who always get along and never fight…
I love the idea that Lucy and Ricardo are able to travel to another reality / country on a regular basis and meet other children their age. But, they are experiencing entirely different things. The children in Telares are victims of war who don’t act like victims. It drives home how truly lucky we are to live in Australia and to have grown up here. Not only does this make the story fantastic with a great message, but it also highlights the differences between peoples’ experiences across the world. We should be grateful for our good fortune a little more often, and this story is a poignant reminder of that.
This story is a great mix of young adventure, the ties of family and reminders of how we should never take for granted what we have. It is a great way to reconsider what people in war-torn countries are truly experiencing. Without the brutality that some adult-orientated books highlight. This still has that beautiful innocence that can carry a message, but not use shock and horror tactics.
I love the idea that Lucy and Ricardo are able to travel to another reality / country on a regular basis and meet other children their age. But, they are experiencing entirely different things. The children in Telares are victims of war who don’t act like victims. It drives home how truly lucky we are to live in Australia and to have grown up here. Not only does this make the story fantastic with a great message, but it also highlights the differences between peoples’ experiences across the world. We should be grateful for our good fortune a little more often, and this story is a poignant reminder of that.
This story is a great mix of young adventure, the ties of family and reminders of how we should never take for granted what we have. It is a great way to reconsider what people in war-torn countries are truly experiencing. Without the brutality that some adult-orientated books highlight. This still has that beautiful innocence that can carry a message, but not use shock and horror tactics.
May 12, 2020
Good beginning, great middle, and then in the last two chapters, it feels like the author trails off and the book ends without having a proper ending.
April 29, 2025
My absolute favourite book growing
September 8, 2021
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November 29, 2022
I LOVE this book. It's given me an idea on a book I'm thinking of writing. I don't think it will come close to the awesomeness that was this book!
I recommend you read this so we can all geek out over this book.
I haven't read this in years and the book has left a lasting impression on me.
:D
Update:
Reread,
Still great, some of the conversations were just the characters going over their plans for the next chapter. But that’s ok because their kids.
This story was so funny and I was laughing out loud by the second page. I love Lucy and Rahel and her Rahel’s Aunty so much. I liked the Tiger Cat as well because he was the driver of the story. Euphoria helped the kids to realise key details about what they needed to do, basically like a spiritual guide. I love that cat. This story is one I will cherish and read to my future children.
I recommend you read this so we can all geek out over this book.
I haven't read this in years and the book has left a lasting impression on me.
:D
Update:
Reread,
Still great, some of the conversations were just the characters going over their plans for the next chapter. But that’s ok because their kids.
This story was so funny and I was laughing out loud by the second page. I love Lucy and Rahel and her Rahel’s Aunty so much. I liked the Tiger Cat as well because he was the driver of the story. Euphoria helped the kids to realise key details about what they needed to do, basically like a spiritual guide. I love that cat. This story is one I will cherish and read to my future children.
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January 15, 2013
Amazing and hilarious at parts! I love how innocent Ricardo (Retardo!) is, as at times it is SO FUNNY! I found myself cracking up alot at this book, and it definitely deserves a place of honour on my shelves!
April 29, 2021
My 9ish year old me loved this book so much that she decided to write her own after reading it. And guess what? My 18 year old present me still loves it just as much. (Never been able to finish that book of mine tough...)
February 29, 2012
Not what you think it would be about.
April 3, 2013
My 12 year old convinced me to read this book. It was her favorite, she loved it and she's right. It's a great adventure story, full of mystery and excitement. And it's Australian and I loved it too.
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