The Toilet Paper Tigers
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1995
208
Novel • Fiction
New York • 1980s
1995
Middle grade
8-12 years
In Gordon Korman's The Toilet Paper Tigers, a struggling Little League team, the Feather-Soft Tigers, faces a losing season under their clueless coach, Professor Pendergast, until his feisty granddaughter Kristy steps in to whip them into shape with unconventional methods. Despite initial resistance, especially from wannabe pitcher Corey Johnson, Kristy helps the team members overcome their individual challenges, teaching valuable lessons about friendship and teamwork along the way.
Humorous
Playful
Adventurous
Upbeat
Heartwarming
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Gordon Korman’s The Toilet Paper Tigers is lauded for its humor and engaging storytelling, appealing to young readers with its relatable characters and amusing situations. Some critics, however, note the plot's predictability and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it remains a popular and entertaining read for its target audience.
Middle-grade readers who enjoy humor, quirky characters, and teamwork themes will love The Toilet Paper Tigers by Gordon Korman. Fans of Korman’s other works, like No More Dead Dogs, or books such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, will appreciate the lighthearted and engaging storytelling.
712 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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208
Novel • Fiction
New York • 1980s
1995
Middle grade
8-12 years
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