"Trapped!: Cages of Mind and Body" by Rudy Gutierrez explores the profound struggles of individuals grappling with limitations imposed by their circumstances and their own minds. The narrative focuses on themes of confinement, resilience, and the journey towards self-discovery. Through the experiences of various characters, readers witness the challenges of breaking free from metaphorical cages—whether they be societal expectations, personal fears, or psychological barriers. As the plot unfolds, the characters learn to confront their inner demons, leading to transformative breakthroughs that ultimately guide them toward liberation and empowerment. The book is a poignant reflection on the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 229 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1999 by Simon Pulse .

Lois was the author of over 50 books, ranging from children's picture books to adult novels, but she was best known for her young adult suspense novels. Lois Duncan passed away in 2016. Rudy Gutierrez is an award-winning illustrator whose works have earned him a Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Book Award, Africana Book Award, and a New York Book Award. He was born in the Bronx and now lives in New Jersey.