At once heartbreaking and uplifting, Tiger Daughter is a testament to the strength of women and girls - and a terrific read. But when tragedy strikes, it will take all of Wens resilience and resourcefulness to get herself and Henry through the storm that follows. I adore this book.' - Nova Weetman 'This gem of a book is packed with moments of unbearable tension and characters so complex and vivid they will stay with you long after it ends.

'An unforgettable story of family, friendship and finding your voice.

Tiger Daughter is a novel that will grab hold of you and not let go. But when tragedy strikes, it will take all of Wen's resilience and resourcefulness to get herself and Henry through the storm that follows. A wonderfully compelling and authentic novel about growing up. There was a problem loading this section. Wen and her friend, Henry Xiao - whose mum and dad are also struggling immigrants - both dream of escape from their unhappy circumstances, and form a plan to sit an entrance exam to a selective high school far from home. Tiger Daughter Paperback Book by Rebecca Lim. Wen Zhou is the daughter and only child of Chinese immigrants whose move to the lucky country has proven to be not so lucky. That my life won't even start, and that I'll be stuck like this forever. Tiger Daughter is a novel that will grab hold of you and not let go.WINNER: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers WINNER: 2022 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, People's ChoiceSHORT-LISTED: 2022 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Young Adult Literature SHORT-LISTED: 2022 NSW Premier's Literary Award, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature SHORT-LISTED: 2022 NSW Premier's Literary Award, Multicultural NSW Award SHORT-LISTED: 2021 QLD Literary Awards, Griffith University Young Adult Book Award What I feel most days is that nothing is ever going to change. But when tragedy strikes, it will take all of Wen’s resilience and resourcefulness to get herself and Henry through the storm that follows. Wen and her friend, Henry Xiao – whose mum and dad are also struggling immigrants – both dream of escape from their unhappy circumstances, and form a plan to sit an entrance exam to a selective high school far from home. That my life won’t even start, and that I’ll be stuck like this forever. What I feel most days is that nothing is ever going to change.

Tiger daughter by rebecca lim