Twelve year old Lily, her sister, and her mother have moved to Washington to live with her halmoni, who is ill. When a magical tiger from Halmoni’s past starts visiting Lily, she learns that there are many stories and secrets in her grandmother’s past. This is a wondrous story about Korean folklore, family, love, and the power of stories.
Create a character map for When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller
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Lily
Physical/Character Traits:QuietBlack hair12 years oldBraveCaring How does this character change over time?Lily is quiet and feels invisible at the beginning of the book. Throughout the story, she becomes fierce and brave. What challenges does this character face?One challenge that Lily faces is saving her grandmother. She also struggles with being new in town and growing up without a father.
Halmoni
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Sam
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Mom (Joan)
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The Tiger
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Ricky
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Jensen
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Joe
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