The tale of Sita and the Tiger challenges and moves the reader in enjoyable and unexpected directions. This engrossing narrative offers alternating glimpses into Indian daily life in the palace, the village, and the jungle, and shows that these places are more alike than different. In each there is cruelty, kindness, loyalty, and most of all love.  Most memorable, however, is the unique familial relationship between the Prince of Tigers and the outcast village girl, Sita.  She is ferocious and vulnerable, and their bond is both magical and believable. I was captivated by this book.”