Girl in a Cage
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2002
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"Girl in a Cage" by Jane Yolen tells the captivating story of Isabelle, a young girl living in 18th-century England. Imprisoned in a cage for the amusement of the public due to her differences, Isabelle becomes a curious spectacle. As she grapples with her circumstances, she forges an unexpected bond with a rat named Puck, who becomes her companion and ally. Together, they navigate the harsh realities of societal judgment and the fight for freedom. Through a blend of history and compassion, Yolen explores themes of identity, humanity, and resilience in the face of cruelty. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Philomel Books .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Land of Enchantment Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.