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The Toilet Paper Tigers

Gordon Korman
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The Toilet Paper Tigers

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1995

Book Brief

Gordon Korman

The Toilet Paper Tigers

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 1980s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

712 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Toilet Paper Tigers?

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.

4.3

712 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 1980s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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