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Escape from Asylum

Madeleine Roux · 2016

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Escape from Asylum by Madeleine Roux. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Graphic injury; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes5/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Graphic injury3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No commercial brand placement.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Characters die in the asylum; the atmosphere is somber and death is a constant presence.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Disturbing medical and bodily imagery contributes to the horror, though graphic gore is not the sole focus.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Features mild language and some intense verbal confrontation.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Contains minor romantic elements that are secondary to the survival plot.

Frightening scenes5/5
Why this rating?

Fear, confinement, an oppressive asylum setting, suspense and threatening discoveries are central to the reading experience.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Depicts period-appropriate sedation and medical drug use in an asylum context.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes of physical restraint, medical abuse, and supernatural aggression.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays significant courage in facing supernatural horrors.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Invites readers to imagine the history of the facility.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited representation consistent with the historical setting.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness between patients is a source of support in a harsh environment.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of resilience, uncovering the truth, and fighting against systemic corruption.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist demonstrates bravery and perseverance in extreme circumstances.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Escape from Asylum would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Escape from Asylum, and what caused that change?
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