Her father has just been killedshot in a holdup at the 7eleven near. This study guide consists of approximately 89 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of tiger eyes. Judy blume talks about writing tiger eyes although theres a violent crime at the center of the story, tiger eyes isnt about violence. What is the theme of tiger eyes by judy blume answers. Her father is dead, shot in a holdup, and now her mother is moving the family to new mexico to try to recover. The book is narrated by 15yearold davey, who is dealing with her own normal growingup issues as well as her grief. Based on the classic novel, tiger eyes, by judy blume. Judy blume and lawrence blume collaborate on tiger eyes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tiger eyes. It is the first of her books to be brought to the screen. The fudge series written by judy blume consists of 5 books in total, published between the years 1972 and 2002. Tiger eyes is a young adult novel written by judy blume in 1981 about a 15yearold girl attempting to cope with the unexpected death of her father.
Slowly, with wolfs help, davey realizes that she must get on with her life. If you could sum up tiger eyes in three words, what would they be. The book tiger eyes is a great book for young and old readers. That just changed, with the june 7 release in theaters and videoondemand itunes, directv and indemand of tiger eyes, a movie based on blume s 1981 youngadult novel of the same name. Tiger eyes marks the first major motion picture adaptation from the work of iconic author judy blume, whose books have sold more than 82 million copies in 41 countries. Its about the sudden, tragic loss of someone you love. It was published by the berkley publishers in the year 1972.
Tiger eyes has been acclaimed by some critics as judy blume s best work. Judy and her husband george cooper live on islands up and down the east coast. Tiger eyes, a young adult book written by judy blume in 1981 and the first of her movies to be brought to the big screen, is about a young girl trying to cope with the murder of her father. Judy says although theres a violent crime at the center of the story, tiger eyes isnt about violence. Tiger eyes 2005 read online free book by judy blume in. Tiger eyes marks the first major motion picture adaptation from the work of iconic author judy. Daveys father has been murdered and the aftermath is causing her family to fall apart. Published on apr 30, 2015 in tiger eyes, davey wexler recovers from the shock of her fathers death during a holdup of his 7eleven store in atlantic city. Gr 7 upthe most remarkable thing about judy blumes book atheneum, 1982 is how well it has stood the test of timeits as relevant today as it was 30 years ago. This masterful judy blume novel has a fresh new look. Parents need to know that judy blumes youngadult novel tiger eyes focuses on a familys struggle to recover emotionally after a family member is murdered by armed robbers.
Blume is a celebrated author of dozens of childrens and young adult novels, known for her willingness to address topics that might be considered taboo. Tiger eyes character descriptions judy blume this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Climbing in lost alamos canyons, davey meets mysterous wolf, who seems to understand the rage and fear she feels. Judy blume tiger eyes judy blume davey has never felt so alone in her life.
Her father is dead shot in a holdupand now her mother is moving the family to. Her father is dead shot in a holdup and now her mother is moving the family to new mexico to try to recover. In 2012, the novel was adapted into a film of the same name, directed by judy s son, lawrence blume, and starring willa holland as davey wexler. The book tiger eyes by judy blume is one of the most challenged and banned books in the united states. The novel, tiger eyes by judy blume is a great book about how deal with something tragic and move on. Death, fiction, juvenile fiction, childrens literature. More than eightytwo million copies of her books have been.
In this story davis davey for short is trying the sort through the sudden, tragic loss of her young father. Original stories by censored writers edited by judy blume this is a work of fiction. She has cowritten and produced a film adaptation of her book tiger eyes, and is currently writing a new novel. Tiger eyes, the first feature adaptation of judy blume s 1981 novel, was directed by her son lawrence blume. Judy blume hits the big screen with tiger eyes adaptation. This boxed set includes gorgeous paperback editions of the following judy blume novels. Davey, a high school girl from atlantic city, new jersey has just lost her father because he was shot when managing his store.
Tiger eyes book by judy blume official publisher page. Davey tiger was the my favorite but her little brother was awesome. It has been banned all over the united states in response to its depictions of violence. I dont think many people would argue against shes a talented writer. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Judy blume, one of americas most popular authors, is the recipient of the 2004 national book foundation medal for distinguished contribution to american letters. This is the story of 15yearold davey who finds her father shot during a holdup in his store. And since tiger eyes the book is critical of the sensibilities there. Tiger eyes book by judy blume official publisher page simon. Gr 7 upthe most remarkable thing about judy blume s book atheneum, 1982 is how well it has stood the test of timeits as relevant today as it was 30 years ago. Ive always enjoyed her works and tiger eyes is no exception. I believe its something to be thankful for that there are books like this that permit perusers to appreciate a decent story and understand that we are every human and must deal with our issues as well as can be expected.
Judy blume hits the big screen with tiger eyes adaptation with the help of her son lawrence blume, judy blume has adapted her 1981 novel. It really captures emotions like love,loss,anger,fear and the lust for adventure. Judy blume has been winning legions of fans around the world with her stories. Starring willa holland, amy jo johnson and tatanka means. Judy blume does a great job in making the reader see the pain and grief that can happen when something like that occurs, while keeping the reader wanting to read more and more. Whether its a gift for yourself or someone else, this boxed set of five beloved judy blume books is the perfect way to share the relatable travails and triumphs of growing up. Judy blume s young adult novel tiger eyes 1981 is about a young girls experience of coping with grief, loss, and change after the death of her father. I chose this book because i read the back and it sounded like a good story. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. And yet, there has never been a film adaptation of a judy blume book. Suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompa.
Tiger eyes by judy blume what does it take to recover from tragedy. Davey has to find a way to help her mom and herself get over the tragedy, while trying to do what she can to put her life back together. Tiger eyes is the first feature film adaptation of best selling author judy blume s novel. Like each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. The main characters emotional story becomes more and more real as u read the book. Plot summary fifteenyearold davis davey wexler is in shock after her father is shot to death at his atlantic city, n. Although theres a violent crime at the center of the story, tiger eyes isnt about violence. Davey wexler finds it painfully difficult recovering from the death of her father, who was killed during the robbery of his store.
Her son, lawrence blume wrote the screen play and directed the film. The debut book of the series is titled as tales of a fourth grade nothing. From katherine and first love in forever to davey and her transition through loss in tiger eyes, the characters of these cherished novels feel like more than. Tiger eyes is a young adult novel written by judy blume in 1981 about a 15year old girl attempting to cope with the unexpected death of her father. The judy blume teen collection goodreads share book. A young girl, davey wexler, must learn to cope with life after the murder of her father. He died, not as the result of a violent crime, but of a heart attack at home. Her heartbroken mum plucks them up and takes them to stay. Tiger eyes marks the first major motion picture adaptation from the work of iconic author judy blume, renowned chronicler of the most private and charged emotions of teens, whose books have sold. What kids wish they could tell you places i never meant to be. Tiger eyes quotes showing 18 of 8 some changes happen deep down inside of you. If you like good realistic books, tiger eyes would be a great one to get. Judy blume writes great childrenteen books judy blume s help children and teens with hard issues, but also speak to adults and help us too. If you like the author judy blume and not have read tiger eyes then you should read it.