Among the Hidden
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Among the Hidden

Written by Margaret Peterson Haddix · Illustrated by Cliff Nielsen

Book #1 in the Shadow Children series

A hidden third child discovers a risky plan to defy oppressive laws. Dare he join the fight?

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153 pages· 32,099 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 800L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where third children are forbidden, Luke has spent his life in hiding. When he spots another shadow child, Jen, in a nearby house, he faces a choice: remain in the shadows or join her daring plan against the Population Police. As danger looms, Luke must decide if he can risk everything for a chance at freedom. Will he step into the light or stay hidden forever?

From the publisher

In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke, an illegal third child, has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family’s farm in this start to the Shadow Children series from Margar

At a glance
Format
Pages
153
Words
32,099
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
800L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
March 1, 2000
First published
September 1, 1998
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689824753
LCCN
2012418676
OCLC
43612066

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