Among the Free
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 6 hour read

Among the Free

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

Part of the Shadow Children series

A hidden third-born sparks rebellion, toppling a tyrannical regime. But is freedom truly within reach?

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224 pages· 42,794 words· Est. 6 hour read
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In a world where third-born children are forbidden, Luke Garner risks everything to challenge oppressive laws. His actions ignite a rebellion, toppling the government and promising freedom. But as the dust settles, uncertainty looms. Who will lead in this new era, and can true freedom be achieved? As Luke navigates this uncharted territory, he must confront the reality of his choices and the future of a society on the brink of change. Dive into the thrilling conclusion of the Shadow Children series, where every decision could alter the course of history.

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Enough games, the man said, raising the gun yet again. And enough of the Population Police, I say. This time he cocked the gun and aimed carefully. This is real, Luke thought. This is really going to happen. No, don’t! he screamed. Luke Garner is a third-born in a restrictive society that allows only two children per family. Risking his life, he came out of hiding to fight against the Population Police laws. Now, in the final volume of Margaret Peterson Haddix’s suspenseful Shadow Children series, Luke inadvertently sets off a rebellion that results in the overthrow of the government. The people are finally free. But who is in charge now? And will this new freedom be everything they had hoped? With all of the plot twists and excitement Haddix’s fans have come to expect, Among the Free brings the Shadow Children sequence to a chilling conclusion.

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Format
Pages
224
Words
42,794
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~S
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
106210
Publication
Published
July 24, 2007
First published
January 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689857997

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