111 pages • 3 hours read
A List of Cages
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
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Introduction
A List of Cages
- Genre: Fiction; young adult realistic
- Originally Published: 2017
- Reading Level/Interest: Lexile HL690L; grades 8-12
- Structure/Length: 72 chapters; approx. 480 pages; approx. 8 hours, 17 minutes on audio
- Protagonist and Central Conflict: High school senior Adam Blake is thrilled to rediscover Julian, his former foster brother, now a freshman at his school. When he realizes Julian is being abused by Russell, Julian’s uncle and guardian, Adam must find a way to help Julian that will not endanger them both.
- Potential Sensitivity Issues: Child abuse; sexual abuse; trauma; deceased parents; mentions of ADHD and dyslexia; some teen drinking, allusions to teen sex, and profanity
Robin Roe, Author
- Bio: American writer of young adult fiction; earned degrees from Cornell University and Harvard University; high school special education instructor and former child and teen counselor
- Other Works: Dark Room Etiquette (2022)
- Awards: A Goodreads pick for Best Young Adult Books of the Year
CENTRAL THEMES connected and noted throughout this Teaching Unit:
- Mean Versus Unhappy People
- False Appearances and Deceit
- Fantasy
STUDY OBJECTIVES: In accomplishing the components of this Unit, students will:
- Gain an understanding of the social contexts regarding abuse that drive Julian’s conflict.
- Analyze short paired texts and other resources to make connections via the text’s themes of False Appearances and Deceit and Fantasy.
