| Among the Brave Contributor(s): Haddix, Margaret Peterson (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689857942 ISBN-13: 9780689857942 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: In a futuristic society that allows only two children per family, some "Shadow Children," illegal third-borns, are trying to take a stand. Luke Garner has been imprisoned by the Population Police, and it's up to fearful Trey to take charge--even though he has no idea what to do. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2003009602 |
| Lexile Measure: 750 |
| Series: Shadow Children Books |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.14" W x 8.98" (0.72 lbs) 229 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 78248 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the aftermath of a crisis that threatens the safety of all shadow children -- illegal third-borns in a society that allows only two children per family -- Trey's friends expect him to take charge -- a function he doesn't want or think he can do. Trey's new role leads him to travel with Luke Garner's brother, Mark, to Population Police headquarters. There he impersonates an officer to try to rescue Luke, who has been taken prisoner. The nonstop adventure puts all three boys in danger and risks exposing the underground movement to help all shadow children. In this, the fifth book in the Shadow Children series, Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the futuristic setting and compelling characters she created in Among the Hidden. With an adrenaline-fueled plot and surprising twists, Haddix has again crafted a story that is suspenseful until the last page. |
Contributor Bio(s): Haddix, Margaret Peterson: - Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle grade novels, including the Children of Exile series, The Missing series, the Under Their Skin series, and the Shadow Children series. A graduate of Miami University (of Ohio), she worked for several years as a reporter for The Indianapolis News. She also taught at the Danville (Illinois) Area Community College. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her at HaddixBooks.com. |