Zaffan is rebellious, energetic and the daredevil of her group of friends. She can't wait to grow up, but her swagger disappears when puberty sets in. She discovers increasingly crazy things about her changing body and does everything she can to keep them a secret. In vain, because at school and at home no one wants anything to do with the new Zaffan. Increasingly excluded, Zaffan grows into a monster and learns that she is only truly strong when she dares to accept her new form. A major role in feature debut Tiger Stripes is played by Nell Eu's weakness for Asian fantasy.