A List of Cages

Robin Roe

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A List of Cages

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Roe

Reading Level 7 12VE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of rain mixes with the quiet hum of a busy school hallway as Adam Blake steps into his new role as the psychologist’s aide. He’s about to uncover secrets hidden deep in the shadows—secrets that connect him to a boy he thought he’d lost forever. But some truths come with a heavy price, and friendship alone might not be enough to save them.

Themes

FriendshipFamilyAbuseOrphans & Foster CareEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

A List of Cages is a powerful young adult novel that explores complex themes such as physical and emotional abuse, foster care, and the impact of trauma. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, it contains mature content including instances of child abuse, domestic violence, and self-harm, which are thoughtfully portrayed to highlight the resilience of its characters. Parents should be aware of sensitive scenes like torture, injury, and loss that contribute to the story's emotional depth.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12VE — Vivid — Emotional
Emotional
Vivid
Physical
Intense
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Domestic Violence Self-Harm Injury Death
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781484763803
Pages
320
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Published
Dec 05, 2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionSocial ThemesPhysical & Emotional AbuseFamilyOrphans & Foster HomesFriendshipChild Abuse