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Something else for Rob to think about is Sistine (as in the chapel), a new city girl with fierce black eyes who challenges him to be honest with her and himself. Spurred by the tiger, events collide to break Rob out of his silent introspection, to form a new friendship with Sistine, a new understanding with his father, and most important, to lighten his heart. This novel is about cages--the consequences of escape as well as imprisonment. The story and symbolism are clear as a bell, and the emotions ring true. (Ages 9 and older)

母亲过世，父亲情感因此而压抑，罗伯也只好把悲伤深深埋在心底，成天像梦游一样地生活。后来，他认识了一名桀傲的转学生，也发现一只被关在笼里的老虎。他们为了该不该放走老虎而起争执，在这过程中，罗伯终于学会释放自己的情绪。