Tiger's fall
by Molly Bang
Yearling 2016
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- resilience
- disability and accessibility
- family support
- identity and self-acceptance
- healing and recovery
- courage
- hope
- independence
About this book
After a fall from a tree in her Mexican village, a brave girl must relearn how to move through the world and imagine a new future. With the help of family and caring adults at a rehabilitation center, she discovers strength she didn’t know she had. The story offers a sensitive look at disability, healing, and hope. Short chapters, vivid details, and a strong heroine make it a compelling read for middle-grade readers.
Setting: a rural village and rehabilitation center in contemporary Mexico
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiger's fall right for my child?
Yes — Tiger's fall is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.5, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include resilience, disability and accessibility, family support.
How long does it take to read Tiger's fall?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Tiger's fall takes around 1.9h to finish. The book has 17,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Tiger's fall have an AR quiz?
Yes — Tiger's fall has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Tiger's fall?
Tiger's fall has an AR reading level of 4.5, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.