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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Among the Hidden
By Margaret Peterson Haddix, Cliff Nielsen (Illustrator)
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
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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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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.1
- F&P level
- ~S
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2000
- First published
- September 1, 1998
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689824753
- LCCN
- 2012418676
- OCLC
- 43612066
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