ind resources for novels commonly read at La Cueva High School. Each page includes author background, historical context, study guides, video resources, discussion questions, and more.
1984 — George Orwell A dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society where Big Brother watches everything. Themes of surveillance, propaganda, truth, and individual freedom.
The Great Gatsby — F. Scott Fitzgerald A story of wealth, obsession, and the American Dream set in the roaring 1920s. Themes of class, identity, illusion, and moral decay.
Of Mice and Men — John Steinbeck Two migrant workers chase an impossible dream during the Great Depression. Themes of friendship, loneliness, dreams, and injustice.
Lord of the Flies — William Golding A group of boys stranded on a deserted island descend into savagery. Themes of civilization vs. human nature, power, and survival.
All the Light We Cannot See — Anthony Doerr A blind French girl and a German boy whose lives collide in occupied France during World War II. Themes of war, fate, humanity, and moral choice.
Into the Wild — Jon Krakauer The true story of Chris McCandless who abandoned everything to live alone in the Alaskan wilderness. Themes of identity, freedom, nature, and idealism.
Things Fall Apart — Chinua Achebe The story of Okonkwo and the collapse of Igbo society under the force of colonialism in Nigeria. Themes of tradition, change, identity, and masculinity.