71 pages • 2 hours read
Stung
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
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Teacher Introduction
Stung
- Genre: Fiction; young adult dystopian
- Originally Published: 2013
- Reading Level/Interest: Lexile HL760L; grades 7-10
- Structure/Length: 39 chapters; approximately 320 pages; approximately 7 hours, 47 minutes on audio
- Protagonist/Central Conflict: The protagonist, Fiona Tarsis, returns to consciousness in a world drastically changed by a bee extinction and subsequent pandemic. Marked with a tattoo indicating she was a vaccine failure, Fiona is a target in this dystopian society. The central conflict revolves around Fiona’s struggle to survive and uncover the truth about her past, navigating a world filled with danger, betrayal, and the constant threat of capture.
- Potential Sensitivity Issues: Pandemic and societal collapse; violence and peril; gore; rape and sexual assault (implied); dystopian challenges; loss of family members; exploration of identity and transformation
Bethany Wiggins, Author
- Bio: Born 1976; American author known for young adult novels that feature strong female protagonists facing extraordinary circumstances; work features imaginative storytelling, exploration of dystopian themes, and action-packed narratives
- Other Works: Shifting (2011); Cured (Stung series, Book 2; 2014); The Dragon’s Price (Transference series, Book 1; 2017)
CENTRAL THEMES connected and noted throughout this Teaching Guide:
- The Consequences of Rash Behavior
- Gendered Notions of Power and Ability
- Preserving a Sense of Humanity in a Violent World
STUDY OBJECTIVES: In accomplishing the components of this Teaching Guide, students will:
