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Synopsis
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.
Is Girl in a cage appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Historical novel about an 11-year-old Scottish princess imprisoned and publicly displayed in a cage by English forces during medieval warfare. Contains themes of captivity, political violence, and wartime cruelty, but violence is not graphically depicted.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, captivity, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A young princess must survive being captured and held prisoner by enemy forces during Scotland's fight for independence.