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Among the Hidden (Shadow Children #1)
SHADOW CHILDREN Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend.
Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. He's lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new housing development replacing the woods next to his family's farm, h...more
Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. He's lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new housing development replacing the woods next to his family's farm, h...more
Paperback, 153 pages
Published
June 6th 2006
by Aladdin Paperbacks
(first published September 1st 1998)
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I love this book! Iwould recomend it for anybody who has a craving for excitment and adventure. I also love the use of words, and the excitment. I cannot stop reading the book. Margaret Peterson Haddix is a tallented auther and has AMAZING creativity with books and words. Any book that she writes is or will be wonderfull.
Aug 02, 2007
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After reading this, I am very surprised that the publishers determined the targeted reading age group to be "Age 8-12".
It's a bit like Brave New World for YA. (See that bold print in the back that says: "an ALA Best Book for Young Adults".)
It's a bit like Brave New World for YA. (See that bold print in the back that says: "an ALA Best Book for Young Adults".)
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Bagus. Ringan. Nggak tebel. Menyentuh. Intinya gw sukaaaaaaaaaa !!
Apa jadinya jika Bumi terus mengalami over-populated ? Bagaimana sumber daya, terutama bahan pangan, bisa cukup untuk semua orang ? Tema ini yg (mungkin) berusaha diangkat Haddix dalam seri ini: dalam bentuk sebuah universe dimana Population Law adalah bible semua orang.
Apa yg terjadi jika kamu hidup di negeri dengan Population Law menggema dimana2. Bukan. Bukan kayak di Cina dengan kebijakan 1 anak yg ketat itu, yg pelanggarnya b...more
Apa jadinya jika Bumi terus mengalami over-populated ? Bagaimana sumber daya, terutama bahan pangan, bisa cukup untuk semua orang ? Tema ini yg (mungkin) berusaha diangkat Haddix dalam seri ini: dalam bentuk sebuah universe dimana Population Law adalah bible semua orang.
Apa yg terjadi jika kamu hidup di negeri dengan Population Law menggema dimana2. Bukan. Bukan kayak di Cina dengan kebijakan 1 anak yg ketat itu, yg pelanggarnya b...more
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This book is about a boy that is living I think that in the future, because of the Law that is happening in the book. The law of this book is that the families cant have more than 2 childs. So Luke the main character has to be hidden, he stays inside his house, and cant go out because if they see him they would kill him. While Luke was wondering by the window of his room he saw a face on the window from the "Barons" the family beside their house, the girl was called Jenniffer and she was also a...more
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This book is awesome!! It has a little of mystery, adventure, suspense and more cool stuff. I like all the book overall, I like how this 3rd child named Luke in a world of only 2 child can survive from the population police and the outside world. Another thing that I like is how Luke found out that in the neighbors house their was another illegal child. She was named Jen. Jen is a rich rebel girl that has a father that works for the government. During the story all this adventures happen that ar...more
This is a decent book about a fictional community where the government controls everything. The people are only allowed to have 2 children so anything after 2 they hide them. This is a story about a boy that has been hidden his entire life and find out that there are other hidden children out there as well. He meets a girl and they become friends.
I have mixed feelings about this book. The reason I read it was because a friend of mine asked me about it. Her 11 year-old son read it and he was ups...more
I have mixed feelings about this book. The reason I read it was because a friend of mine asked me about it. Her 11 year-old son read it and he was ups...more
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I was not expecting too much, and was rewarded with a pleasantly surprising read. You can fly through this book in just a few hours, but why should you...? Here's why: Haddix creates a charming, star-crossed protagonist living in a dystopian society as a Shadow Child. Families are only allowed two kids. Luke is the third child to a strapped farming couple living on the edge of civilization. For most of his life, Luke's had the run of the back forty, but when a new housing development bring wealt...more
The issue faced by the characters in the book, that of overpopulation and what to do about it, is an important one, and deserves to have a children's book written about it. The possibility that we will one day be limited to two children or fewer per family, and people will undergo forced sterilization, is not so unlikely. China already has strict population control laws (one child) with heavy fines for violators.
However the author simplifies the issue to a simple black and white set of extremes....more
However the author simplifies the issue to a simple black and white set of extremes....more
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Wow! I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Luke is a "third" child in a society that inforces population control. Families are allowed only two children. He is loved but lead a very solitary life. He meets another "third" child, Jen, and they form a friendship. Jen is the leader of a group of thirds and she's trying to change the laws so they no longer have to hide. Very inspiring, tender and quite a cliff hanger!
I LOVE THIS BOOK! I read it last year in two days. The ending made me cry and wanting more. I love the series and want to maybe want to reread the series again!
This book is about a kid names Luke who was lived his life hiding.
But, as he finds out, his new neighbors also have a hiding child.
Luke's hidden neighbor, Jen, is planning on rioting against the Government with many other hiding.
I wonder if Luke will her? I like this book because it is electricfying.
Jen's riot got herseft killed, and now Luke has a fake I.D. andis traveling away from his family.
But, as he finds out, his new neighbors also have a hiding child.
Luke's hidden neighbor, Jen, is planning on rioting against the Government with many other hiding.
I wonder if Luke will her? I like this book because it is electricfying.
Jen's riot got herseft killed, and now Luke has a fake I.D. andis traveling away from his family.
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The story of an illiginimate third child keeps you going and going. Each of the books switches main character which is nice because it shows different perspective.
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I am adding this book as a warning. The first book and a half are very interesting and the plot is fascinating. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN READ THESE BOOKS!! Somewhere in the second book, it begins to get quite violent. By the fourth or fifth book, there is holocaust-type violence, children killing in cold blood, and outrageous examples of treachery and hate. These books are dangerous, as the first one is so good. Please use caution when you give your children books to read. I learned the hard way...more
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i love this book. read others in the series to continue the adventure.
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This book is GREAT so far! Wonderful recommendation by one of my fabulous students. Can't wait to discuss it in book club :)
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Among The Hidden, the first book in the shadow children sequence, by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Among the hidden is about Luke a third child and he is forced to hide because his parents are only allowed to have two children. Before they were forced to move and sell their land Luke was able to go outside and help his dad on the farm. But now they had no choice but to move. Luke’s only way on seeing in the real world was an opening in the attic. When Luke finds out that he is a third child he wonde...more
i chose this book because the title made sounded interesting and i wanted to know what the book was about. Luke is a third child in a world where third children are illegal and has never had a friend or met anyone besides his parents and siblings. One day he sneaks out to his neighbors house and meets a girl who is also a third child and wants to rebel so her father gets Luke a fake I.D and Luke goes on to start a new life at a boarding school where he meets other third children, ( AKA shadow ch...more
What I really liked about this book is it suspense’s you don’t know what going to happen. Another thing I like about this book is that the character is a brave young boy who risks knowing he would be killed to see if theirs other like him. One of the bad things about this book is that it took awhile to finally get into it. The plot to the book is that a young boy is living in fear constantly because he is afraid the population police would capture him and kill him and his family. The characters...more
Anyone who has spent time around middle grade books, whether library or book fairs, has probably seen Haddix books. Margaret Peterson Haddix is a prolific author of MG fiction. Among the Hidden is the first book of hers I have read. I selected it particularly because of its premise: due to severe overpopulation, the government has passed laws that allow couples to have only two children. Disobedience is punished by death. Luke is a third child, a shadow child. He can’t go outside, have friends,...more
What I like about this book:
• It’s a captivating book; you just want to keep reading it.
• The book is very suspenseful; you don’t know what’s going to happen next.
For example, it was captivating because you didn’t know what he was going to do he was somewhat indecisive. Another example was that you didn’t know what was going to happen next, so many things happened that you didn’t think we’re going to happen.
One thing I didn’t like about the book is that the ending is bittersweet.
Characters: Luke...more
• It’s a captivating book; you just want to keep reading it.
• The book is very suspenseful; you don’t know what’s going to happen next.
For example, it was captivating because you didn’t know what he was going to do he was somewhat indecisive. Another example was that you didn’t know what was going to happen next, so many things happened that you didn’t think we’re going to happen.
One thing I didn’t like about the book is that the ending is bittersweet.
Characters: Luke...more
A. The thing I like about the book is that Luke’s family lived on a farm and they were not rich. And if they were rich they would keep on bribing people and that would make the book boring.
B. The things I did not like are how Jen went to the rally and the government did that very cruel thing to the kids.
C.
1. The characters in the story were Luke, Mathew and mark (Luke’s brothers) Jen Luke’s best friend, Luke’s mom and dad, and Jen’s dad.
2. The most important scene of the book was when Luke di...more
B. The things I did not like are how Jen went to the rally and the government did that very cruel thing to the kids.
C.
1. The characters in the story were Luke, Mathew and mark (Luke’s brothers) Jen Luke’s best friend, Luke’s mom and dad, and Jen’s dad.
2. The most important scene of the book was when Luke di...more
Among the Hidden
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Fiction
153 pages
Among the Hidden is a fiction book where the government controls everything in the community. They have a rule saying that you could only have 2 children. Some people don't listen so they keep their child hidden, these are called shadow children. Luke Gardner is a shadow child and he has to stay hidden every part of the day. His dad is very strict about him being a third child so he has to be extra careful when his dad is at home. When L...more
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Fiction
153 pages
Among the Hidden is a fiction book where the government controls everything in the community. They have a rule saying that you could only have 2 children. Some people don't listen so they keep their child hidden, these are called shadow children. Luke Gardner is a shadow child and he has to stay hidden every part of the day. His dad is very strict about him being a third child so he has to be extra careful when his dad is at home. When L...more
I'm in the middle of two heavy books, so I decided to read a lighter one. After some browsing and reading reviews, "Among The Hidden" seen promising.
In a dystopian society where totalitarian government rule, a population law was enacted. Due to the food shortage and ever present fear of hunger and famine, every family can only have two children. They do something to women to prevent them from having a third child, or if they do carry them, they baby would be immediately aborted.
Luke is a third...more
In a dystopian society where totalitarian government rule, a population law was enacted. Due to the food shortage and ever present fear of hunger and famine, every family can only have two children. They do something to women to prevent them from having a third child, or if they do carry them, they baby would be immediately aborted.
Luke is a third...more
I have read Haddix’s other book, Missing, and I loved it so my expectations for this book was high. I was not disappointed at all after finishing the book. It was really good. The concept about the Population Law where people can only have two children reminds me of the One Child Policy in China. The third child is called a ‘shadow child’ because they have to hide in the shadows to avoid being caught by the Population Police.
Our main character, Luke is a shadow child and his family is very prot...more
Our main character, Luke is a shadow child and his family is very prot...more
Boring. That was what I thought at first about Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The first 40 pages were basically torture. By the end though, I was pleasantly surprised with the excitement of the book. Among the Hidden is a science fiction book about a boy who is at first Luke. In a time where the government is corrupt, and the food crisis has caused the population law, it is illegal to have more than two children. Luke is a third child, and has to hide so the population police don...more
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In a future where the Population Police enforce the law that a family can only two children. one family has three kids and hides one of them. Luke has lived all his twelve years indoors and fear on his family's farm, until another third kid convinces him that the government is wrong. He is a shadow child and has never left his house before. Luke has never had a friend but his family, until now. so one day he decides to leave the house to go to his neighbors because he thinks they have three chil...more
A dark and lonely look at a child born into a dystopic society under the control of a totalitarian government, this book is a striking example of approachable and simple reading with themes that might make me wary of introducing it to children without knowing the child well. Among the Hidden follows a boy named Luke, the third child of a farm family who lives in a society where families are allowed no more than two children. He must be kept secret and hidden for all their safety, leading a lonel...more
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix is a breath taking novel that centers on many themes such as government, murder, and separation/isolation. I have never read a book that’s made me give up meals and sleep to finish just one more chapter. In the story Luke, is the third child of the family. With the government orders, any household is not allowed more than two children, making him illegal. During his 12 years of hiding, he meets a girl in the same situation as him across the street. Je...more
This book was a good start to a series, but it felt like a non-ending or an obvious sequel set up. Even in a young adult series each book should be able to stand alone in terms of satisfying the reader that the story is over, this one didn't really do that for me. The character development was ok but again, I'm not going to cut it slack for being for young readers, there were several characters that should have been more dimensional but weren't. As an example Jen's dad needed to be introduced by...more
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Margaret Peterson Haddix grew up on a farm near Washington Court House, Ohio. She graduated from Miami University (of Ohio) with degrees in English/journalism, English/creative writing and history. Before her first book was published, she worked as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana; a newspaper reporter in Indianapolis; and a community college instructor and freelance writer in Danvil...more
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“I want to Live! Not Die, Not Hide, LIVE!”
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“Sure you can be a coward and hope somone else changes the wrld for you. You can hide up in that attic of yours until someone knocks on the door and says, 'Oh, hey, they freed the hidden. Want to come out?' Is that what you want"
Luke didnt answer
"You've got to come, Luke, or you'll hate yourself the rest of your life. When you dont have to hide anymore, even years from now, there'll always be some small part of you whispering 'I don't deserve this. I didnt fight for it. I'm not worth it.' And you are, Luke, you are. You're smart and funny and nice, and you should be living life, instead of being buried alive in that old house of yours”
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"You've got to come, Luke, or you'll hate yourself the rest of your life. When you dont have to hide anymore, even years from now, there'll always be some small part of you whispering 'I don't deserve this. I didnt fight for it. I'm not worth it.' And you are, Luke, you are. You're smart and funny and nice, and you should be living life, instead of being buried alive in that old house of yours”
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