Girl in a Cage

About this book

As English armies invade Scotland in 1306, eleven-year-old Princess Marjorie, daughter of the newly crowned Scottish king, Robert the Bruce, is captured by England's King Edward Longshanks and held in a cage on public display.

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Why widely assigned

This Fantasy title, typically at grades 3–8. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on princesses and childhood and youth; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Blue Hen Book Award

  • recommended·3rd grade · Delawaresource: Blue Hen Book Award — Delaware's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·4th grade · Delawaresource: Blue Hen Book Award — Delaware's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·5th grade · Delawaresource: Blue Hen Book Award — Delaware's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·6th grade · Delawaresource: Blue Hen Book Award — Delaware's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·7th grade · Delawaresource: Blue Hen Book Award — Delaware's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·8th grade · Delawaresource: Blue Hen Book Award — Delaware's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.

Common questions

What grade level is Girl in a Cage?

Girl in a Cage is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–8. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Girl in a Cage?

It takes about 4h 15m to read Girl in a Cage (234 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 255 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Girl in a Cage?

Girl in a Cage appears on reading lists for Blue Hen Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Girl in a Cage banned in schools?

Girl in a Cage does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Girl in a Cage explore?

Central themes in Girl in a Cage include princesses, childhood and youth, history, fantasy fiction. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.