Time Traveller and the Tiger

Elsie is in awe of the tiger's beauty and is on a mission to save it and change the future. Tania Unsworth's The Time Traveller and the Tiger is a multi-layered novel for 9-12 year-olds, rich in adventure, mystery, historical, and conservation themes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Head of Zeus

In the heart of the jungle, Elsie stands face to face with the awe-inspiring tiger, a creature of majestic beauty.


Driven by a burning desire for an extraordinary adventure and a deep-seated mission to save the tiger and shape the future, Elsie embarks on a journey that transcends the ordinary.


With echoes of the enchanting tale of Tom's Midnight Garden, Tania Unsworth weaves a captivating story of transcendent friendships and conservation in the animal kingdom.


Elsie, initially filled with anticipation for the long summer holiday with her creaky, old Uncle John, finds herself unexpectedly transported back in time to 1940s India.


There, she meets her young Uncle John as he embarks on a thrilling tiger hunt, a journey that holds the promise of adventure and the weight of moral dilemmas.


As Elsie witnesses the unfolding events, she realizes the gravity of her Uncle John's actions and the irreversible harm he is causing to the majestic tiger.


Determined to intervene, Elsie must confront her uncle and challenge his beliefs, hoping to persuade him to change his ways and right the wrong he has committed.


The Time Traveller and the Tiger is a multi-layered novel that captivates readers aged 9 to 12.


It delves into adventure, mystery, historical context, and conservation themes, offering young readers an engaging and educational experience.


Praise for The Time Traveller and the Tiger has poured in, with critics describing it as "spine-tinglingly good," "enthralling," and "prize-worthy."


Author Amanda Craig praises the book for its "classic adventure" and "transporting evocation of the mighty, beautiful, and much misunderstood creature at its heart."


Piers Torday, in his review, hails it as an "atmospheric adventure story with a strong message about the importance of conservation."


The Time Traveller and the Tiger is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to inspire empathy, understanding, and a commitment to preserving the natural world.


Through the eyes of Elsie and her encounter with the tiger, readers are invited to contemplate the delicate balance between human activities and the preservation of biodiversity, and to recognize the significance of protecting the majestic creatures that inhabit our planet.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 131 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788541718