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The shadow children

The shadow children

Among the Hidden & Among the Impostors
DystopianJuvenile
Pages
172
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

In a future where families are strictly limited to two children, Luke, a hidden third child, has spent his twelve years in isolation. His world changes when he discovers other 'shadow children.' Under a false identity, Luke enrolls in the Hendricks School, where he uncovers hidden truths and faces the challenge of trusting others while seeking answers.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousThought-Provoking
Secret IdentityComing of AgeSurvival

Genres

Dystopian Juvenile Science Fiction Young Adult Children's Books

About the author

M
Margaret Peterson Haddix

Margaret Peterson Haddix (born April 9, 1964, in Washington Court House, Ohio) is an American author of children's and young adult fiction, best known for the Shadow Children series (beginning with Among the Hidden) and The Missing series (beginning with Found). She graduated from Miami University and worked as a newspaper reporter before becoming a full-time novelist. Several of her more than fifty books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and her work often explores themes of...

Characters

Luke GarnerProtagonist
Population PoliceAntagonist
All characters in The shadow children