Science Fiction is a genre that can be difficult to define. Many stories may conform to the idea of ‘what if’. As a functional genre it presents the reader with alternative possibilities using current issues in society. A Cage of Butterflies by Brian Caswell is about a group of highly intelligent children known as the ‘Think Tank’, who are put into an institute (the farm), because of their physical deformities. They encounter the presence of a group of young paranormal children (the babies) with whom they can communicate with telepathically. The Think Tank strives to rescue the Babies and encounter many hidden secrets within the farm and the evil plans of Larsen (head scientist) for fame and fortune. Caswell explores the ides of human exploitation, the advancement of science, and the over powering need for fame and glory in modern society. The author positions the reader to question the values of humanity, the issues surrounding scientific advancement and the consequences......

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Title: A Cage Of Butterflies
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Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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