Published over 20 years ago, “The Tiger’s Apprentice” is a fantasy novel written by Laurence Yep. The story follows a young boy named Tom Lee, who unexpectedly becomes the apprentice to Mr. Hu, a mysterious talking tiger. Together, they embark on a magical journey filled with mythical creatures and ancient Chinese folklore, weaving a tale of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. The novel explores themes of courage and the balance between the human and magical realms.

The Tiger’s Apprentice

Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.

PARENTAL NOTES

PG Appropriate

• There’s a significant amount of intense but not graphic violence. One character dies off-screen.

WOKE ELEMENTS

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• The Tiger Zodiac Warrior becomes petty and incompetent the moment that the vastly superior and infallible female dragon appears.
  • All jokes and gags become at his expense.
• The female Zodiacs, which outnumber the men, are all together while the men are jokes.
• The main boy starts out a bit of a loser.
• The girl is super cool and together.