Tiger Rescue: A True Story (Born Free)
#2 in Born Free Series
on Goodreads (9)
What’s inside...
Every year Born Free helps hundreds of animals around the world. This is the story of one of their incredible rescues. During an undercover investigation, Born Free rescued five month-old tiger Roque from a pet shop in Barcelona. On completion of the Bannerghatta sanctuary in 2002, Roque was re-homed to India. Almost immediately, the friendly, outgoing youngster showed signs of the wild tiger he might once have been. Discover the stories of wild animals around the world that have been saved from a lifetime of cruelty and suffering. The Born Free Foundation's mission is to protect many different species in their natural habitats, working with local communities to help people and wildlife live together peacefully. In Tiger Rescue, an undercover investigation reveals that Roque, a five-month-old tiger, is languishing in a pet store in Barcelona. Now it's up to Born Free to save him! Parents will be intrigued by these books as they recall the movie Born Free and the story of Elsa, the orphaned lion cub brought up by Joy and George Adamson (portrayed by Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna in the movie and the founders of the Born Free Foundation) and released back into the wild. Children will be inspired as they read how Born Free comes to the rescue even as they learn about life, compassion, and making the world a better place.
Discussion points
How do you think the tiger felt when it was rescued? What emotions do you think it went through?
Why is it important to protect wild animals like the tiger in the story?
What can we do to help animals that are in danger?
How do you think the people in the book felt after they rescued the tiger?
What did you learn about tigers and their habitat from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story, relating to both the tiger's situation and the rescuers' actions. Use the discussion to instill values of empathy, conservation, and responsibility towards wildlife. Highlight the positive outcomes that arise from caring for and protecting animals. Additionally, consider extending the learning experience by researching more about tigers and their habitats together online or in other books.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy towards animals
Explanation: The story illustrates the plight of a tiger being rescued and the compassion shown by the rescuers. It captures the emotional journey that leads to the tiger’s freedom.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of treating animals with kindness and can apply this by being gentle and compassionate towards pets and wildlife in their surroundings.
Example Lesson: Importance of conservation
Explanation: The narrative focuses on the urgent need to protect endangered species and their habitats. It showcases the role of conservationists in safeguarding wildlife.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to become aware of environmental issues and promotes participation in local conservation projects or practices like recycling and reducing waste.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The rescue operation in the book demonstrates how individuals work together towards a common goal. The successful rescue is a result of teamwork between different people.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the concept of teamwork in group projects at school or in collaborative activities during play, learning that cooperation can achieve great results.
Example Lesson: Courage and determination
Explanation: The characters in the story display courage in facing dangerous and challenging situations to rescue the tiger.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face their own challenges, whether in their academic, personal, or social lives, with bravery and perseverance.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for nature
Explanation: The book conveys a strong message about human responsibility to care for other living beings and the environment.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to take on more responsibility at home with tasks such as caring for plants or helping to sort out recycling, underlining the importance of nurturing and protecting nature.