Emmanuel looked at the big orange tiger. His red eyes glowed like fire. His sharp claws curled like the curls in hair. His fur was as orange as an orange.He stepped closer. He sniffed Emmanuel’s hand and he froze like a statue. 

“ He likes you,’’ said Mrs Price, as the big tiger ran into the bushes.

As they walked home, 

Emmanuel felt eyes on him.

“She’ll be staring,’’ said Mrs Price. “l found him when he was a tiny tiger cub, lost in the woods. I took him

in and kept him a secret. If people saw him, they might be sacred. They might hurt him.”

That night Emmanuel couldn’t stop thinking about the tiger. His eyes looked scary.He felt worried but safe because of Miss Price.  

Every day,Emmanuel brought him food and learned how to catch fish.

One day, he let Emmanuel touch him.Soon they were playing together.

Miss Price watched as they became friends. 

Their secret was safe.